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Suggest Treatment For Severe Sore Throat
Hi! I have been experiencing extreme sore throat for 11 days now. having trouble swallowing and my tonsils are enlarged. I was tested for both strep and mono and both came back negative. I am an 18 year old male. Any in sight would be greatly appreciated.
Fri, 30 Sep 2016
Advice
1. Levocetirizine 5 mg daily per oral for 5 days
2. Azithromycin 500 mg daily per oral for 5 days
3. Ranitidine 150 mg twice daily per oral for 15 days
4. Ambroxol 30 mg daily per oral for 5 days
5. Do gargle with slight warm salt water four times daily
6. Do not eat heavily at a time. Eat smaller meals
7. Do not lie down immediately after meal
8. Avoid dust, smoking, alcohol, dry environment and spicy food
9. Avoid coffee and tea after meal
10. Consult an ENT specialist for general examination of your nasal passage
Thanks
1. Levocetirizine 5 mg daily per oral for 5 days
2. Azithromycin 500 mg daily per oral for 5 days
3. Ranitidine 150 mg twice daily per oral for 15 days
4. Ambroxol 30 mg daily per oral for 5 days
5. Do gargle with slight warm salt water four times daily
6. Do not eat heavily at a time. Eat smaller meals
7. Do not lie down immediately after meal
8. Avoid dust, smoking, alcohol, dry environment and spicy food
9. Avoid coffee and tea after meal
10. Consult an ENT specialist for general examination of your nasal passage
Thanks
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