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Suggest Treatment For Sore Throat And Green Mucus Discharge
Question: sore throat and coughing up green mucus
Brief Answer:
Get the throat examined and start medication.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query.
1. A sore throat and green mucus signifies that your immune system is reacting to some irritation, inflammation or infection.
2. If there is no fever or throat congestion, antibiotics are not indicated at present.
3. Medication such as an anti-allergic, a mucolytic, steam inhalation and a medicated oral rinse should be started.
4. You can get the mucus examined. Take a bland diet and warm fluids.
I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any more questions I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
Get the throat examined and start medication.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query.
1. A sore throat and green mucus signifies that your immune system is reacting to some irritation, inflammation or infection.
2. If there is no fever or throat congestion, antibiotics are not indicated at present.
3. Medication such as an anti-allergic, a mucolytic, steam inhalation and a medicated oral rinse should be started.
4. You can get the mucus examined. Take a bland diet and warm fluids.
I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any more questions I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
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