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Suggest Treatment For Laryngitis And Sinus Infection

I have been diagnosed with laryngitis and a sinus infection by my GP and have been proscribed augmenton, a throat spray and pain killers. This was yesterday. I am in much more pain than I was yesterday, barely able to swallow or cough and including pain in my gums. Should I return to my doctor tomorrow if it further disk proves or shows no improvement.
Fri, 25 Sep 2015
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concern.

As per your complain and presentation of symptoms as you are suffering from laryngitis that is inflammation of the vocal cords causing horseness of voice and sinus infection and started taking medications just yesterday you should relax and continue taking the medication..
See for atleast 48 hours for improvement in symptoms.
Along with medication that are advised to you do warm saline gargles as it also help in soothing the throat.
Sucking throat lozenges can help.
Do steam inhalations as it will soothe the throat and relieve sinus congestion.
Use a humidifier in your room.
Avoid spicy and hard foods..

In case if even after next 48 hours also you do not get better then consult your dentist for evaluation and he/ she can advise you to take injectable painkillers and steroids for reducing pain and inflammation..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards..
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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Suggest Treatment For Laryngitis And Sinus Infection

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concern. As per your complain and presentation of symptoms as you are suffering from laryngitis that is inflammation of the vocal cords causing horseness of voice and sinus infection and started taking medications just yesterday you should relax and continue taking the medication.. See for atleast 48 hours for improvement in symptoms. Along with medication that are advised to you do warm saline gargles as it also help in soothing the throat. Sucking throat lozenges can help. Do steam inhalations as it will soothe the throat and relieve sinus congestion. Use a humidifier in your room. Avoid spicy and hard foods.. In case if even after next 48 hours also you do not get better then consult your dentist for evaluation and he/ she can advise you to take injectable painkillers and steroids for reducing pain and inflammation.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards.. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.