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Sore Throat, Given Biaxin, Ton Of Mucus Stuck In Chest. When Would Voice Be Normal ?
iv been sick now going on 8 days, my doctor gave me biaxin but told me my problem was viral but to take the pills anyway, after 3-4 days my cough went away but iv still got a very sore throat and i havent been able to talk right since monday. i feel like there is a ton of mucus stuck in my chest, all i really want to know is when should i expect for my voice to go back to normal
Tue, 22 Jan 2013
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
You are most likely suffering from acute upper respiratory tract infection with secondary bacterial infection.
Presence of cough with sore throat suggests the diagnosis.
You should consult with internal medicine specialist/ ENT surgeon and should go for thorough check up.
You should complete antibiotic course, mucolytic and anti inflammatory, cough suppressants.
You should give rest to voice till complete recovery.
Perform gargle three times in a day.
Recovery may take 4-5 days more.
Take care,
Dr. Mayank Bhargava
Thanks for posting your query.
You are most likely suffering from acute upper respiratory tract infection with secondary bacterial infection.
Presence of cough with sore throat suggests the diagnosis.
You should consult with internal medicine specialist/ ENT surgeon and should go for thorough check up.
You should complete antibiotic course, mucolytic and anti inflammatory, cough suppressants.
You should give rest to voice till complete recovery.
Perform gargle three times in a day.
Recovery may take 4-5 days more.
Take care,
Dr. Mayank Bhargava
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