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Can One Take Antibiotics For Cough, Congestion And Soreness In The Throat?

I have had a sore throat for 7 days. I have no voice or hoarse voice for 3 days. I have a cough with dark green phlegm for 3 days as well. I have nasal congestion and a runny nose at the same time. I am fatigued and probably dehydrated even though I am drinking fluids to help my throat. I probably should have went to the DR. a couple days ago....so does it pay to go now? Will an antibiotic work?
Wed, 31 Jan 2018
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Hello dear

Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query in details .

* This is due to bacterial or viral infection of respiratory tract .
* Needs proper care with antibiotic ( according to the clinical assessment
of severity of the infection ) , decongestant with your doctor .
* Primary relief will be with gargles with salted lukewarm water added
peppermint oil 3 times a day .

Hope this will help to clear your doubt .
Wishing you fine recovery .

Always welcome for any further assistance anytime .
Regards .
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Can One Take Antibiotics For Cough, Congestion And Soreness In The Throat?

Hello dear Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com I have evaluated your query in details . * This is due to bacterial or viral infection of respiratory tract . * Needs proper care with antibiotic ( according to the clinical assessment of severity of the infection ) , decongestant with your doctor . * Primary relief will be with gargles with salted lukewarm water added peppermint oil 3 times a day . Hope this will help to clear your doubt . Wishing you fine recovery . Always welcome for any further assistance anytime . Regards .