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Suggest Treatment For Sore Throat And Chest Congestion

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Posted on Thu, 13 Oct 2016
Question: I have been suffering from what seems like a chest cold for a week now. Used Dayquil for 5 days. It helped with sympotoms. Now I have had a sort throat for the last 2 days, and also still have the chest cold symptoms.
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Answered by Dr. Noble Zachariah (8 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Likely to a super added bacterial infection.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Welcome and thanks for your query.
I understand your concern.
Your present illness started as a viral infection for which you took symptomatic treatment. Normally that is sufficient as the body develops immunity and overcome the viral infection. Sometimes these viral infections are followed by a super added bacterial infection which may be the present problem. In such a case you would require an antibiotic. Take some betadine gargles now if you do not have ready access to a doctor. If it does not subside, then you should see a doctor and have yourself examined and treated with proper antibiotics which are prescription medicines.
Wish you a quick recovery.
Do get back to me if you have further queries.
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Suggest Treatment For Sore Throat And Chest Congestion

Brief Answer: Likely to a super added bacterial infection. Detailed Answer: Hello, Welcome and thanks for your query. I understand your concern. Your present illness started as a viral infection for which you took symptomatic treatment. Normally that is sufficient as the body develops immunity and overcome the viral infection. Sometimes these viral infections are followed by a super added bacterial infection which may be the present problem. In such a case you would require an antibiotic. Take some betadine gargles now if you do not have ready access to a doctor. If it does not subside, then you should see a doctor and have yourself examined and treated with proper antibiotics which are prescription medicines. Wish you a quick recovery. Do get back to me if you have further queries.