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Suggest Treatment For Strep Throat Despite Taking Moxikind

Hi My husband has strep throat. He is not able to swallow anything. He is in so much of pain. He is taking Moxikind as suggested by doctor. Doctor told him to take it 3 times a day. He started on Sunday but still pain is same n infection is same. Please tell what he can do. Thank you Regards
Wed, 16 Nov 2016
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Hi welcome to the health care magic

According to history you are having streptococci pharyngitis...

Complete the course of prescribed drug...

If not improving than throat swab taken and culture done to choose appropriate antibiotic according to that

Avoid excess spicy foods and fried foods

Hot water used for drinking

Salt water gargle and steam inhalation three times a day

If inflammation swelling more than you might prescribed short term steroid like betamethasone

Take care

Consult physician for examination with keeping this in mind
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Suggest Treatment For Strep Throat Despite Taking Moxikind

Hi welcome to the health care magic According to history you are having streptococci pharyngitis... Complete the course of prescribed drug... If not improving than throat swab taken and culture done to choose appropriate antibiotic according to that Avoid excess spicy foods and fried foods Hot water used for drinking Salt water gargle and steam inhalation three times a day If inflammation swelling more than you might prescribed short term steroid like betamethasone Take care Consult physician for examination with keeping this in mind