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How Can Continuous Coughing And Pain In The Throat Be Treated?
Diagnosed with strep throat 3 days ago and now I have severe coughing at night keeping me from sleeping. Now, my throat hurts because of my continuous coughing. Was given penicillin shot was told to take ibuprofen for pain. Been taking cough medicine, but it is not helping. What do I do? Thank you.
Mon, 24 Jul 2017
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You are having streptococcus pharyngitis as per history
Complete course of antibiotics
If cough dry than dextromethorphan syrup and if cough wet than Ambroxol syrup prescribed
Salt water gargle done with warm water three times a day
Take one tsp ginger juice and one tsp lemon juice early in morning
One tsp turmeric powder with milk daily can be taken
Hope your concern solved
Consult physician for examination and discuss your case
You are having streptococcus pharyngitis as per history
Complete course of antibiotics
If cough dry than dextromethorphan syrup and if cough wet than Ambroxol syrup prescribed
Salt water gargle done with warm water three times a day
Take one tsp ginger juice and one tsp lemon juice early in morning
One tsp turmeric powder with milk daily can be taken
Hope your concern solved
Consult physician for examination and discuss your case
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