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Suggest Treatment For Sore Throat And Chest Congestion

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Posted on Fri, 12 Dec 2014
Question: I have a real bad sore throat, chest congestion and a slight cough what do you suggest
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Answered by Dr. Krunal Karade (52 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
You are having upper respiratory tract infection .

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the query.

After reading your clinical history it appears that you are having upper respiratory tract infection.

If I were your treating Doctor for this case , I would advice you
Antiseptic chlorhexidine Mouth Wash twice daily ,
Plenty of fluids ,
Steam Inhalation twice daily,
Antibiotic Azithromycin 500mg /day for 5 days &
tab Paracetamol for pain twice daily .

You will need to see your doctor to get a prescription .
You will get relief .

Hope it is helpful to you . If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
Regards.
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Suggest Treatment For Sore Throat And Chest Congestion

Brief Answer: You are having upper respiratory tract infection . Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for the query. After reading your clinical history it appears that you are having upper respiratory tract infection. If I were your treating Doctor for this case , I would advice you Antiseptic chlorhexidine Mouth Wash twice daily , Plenty of fluids , Steam Inhalation twice daily, Antibiotic Azithromycin 500mg /day for 5 days & tab Paracetamol for pain twice daily . You will need to see your doctor to get a prescription . You will get relief . Hope it is helpful to you . If you have any further questions I will be happy to help. Regards.