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Suggest Treatment For Sore Throat And Strep Infection

my son was at the hostpital two days ago the took bloodtests and throat cultures he has strep throat and influensa B! now today i am starting with a sore throat cani get a precriptions from this doctor site or should i just go to the er now i would like to kick this in the bud now before i am down for the count i am 55
Mon, 23 May 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query your son have symptoms of sore throat and strep infection which is due to poor immunity of body and i seems to be due to bacterial infection.

Need not to worry. I would suggest you to do tepid sponging. Give child oral rehydrating solution as well. Visit pediatrician/ ENT specialist once if symptoms keeps on persisting and get blood tests and throat swab done and start treatment after proper diagnosis. Avoid intake of cold liquids. Avoid intake of excessive oily, fried and spicy food. You should do warm saline gargles on daily basis and take steam inhalation as well. You should take antibiotic Ciprofloxacin and antihistamine Levocetirizine for 3-4 days.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Treatment For Sore Throat And Strep Infection

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query your son have symptoms of sore throat and strep infection which is due to poor immunity of body and i seems to be due to bacterial infection. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to do tepid sponging. Give child oral rehydrating solution as well. Visit pediatrician/ ENT specialist once if symptoms keeps on persisting and get blood tests and throat swab done and start treatment after proper diagnosis. Avoid intake of cold liquids. Avoid intake of excessive oily, fried and spicy food. You should do warm saline gargles on daily basis and take steam inhalation as well. You should take antibiotic Ciprofloxacin and antihistamine Levocetirizine for 3-4 days. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari