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Suggest Treatment For Soreness In Throat
Question: My. Throat seems a tiny bit sore. Glands a tiny bit sensitive and I have light phlegm
in my saliva for some time?
in my saliva for some time?
Brief Answer:
Prodromal symptoms of upper respiratory infection
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day
Dear Sir
Going by description of your symptoms , it appears to be prodromal symptoms of upper respiratory tract infection.
I would suggest the following which will definitely help in managing upper respiratory infection
1. Warm Saline Gargling: Add 2 spoons of salt to glass of lukewarm water and gargle 3-4 times a day
2. Antihistamine like Cetirizine 10 mg once daily at bedtime will be helpful
3. Decoction: 1 cup of milk+ 1 teaspoon turmeric+ 2 gm of ginger+ 10 leaves of tulsi( Holy basel if available)+ 2 black pepper+ 2 spoon sugar, bring it to boil. Have it hot , few sips at a time. To take it 4 times a day.
4. Steam inhalation for 15 minutes every session 4 times a day
5. Sipping Honey
In case you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.
Wishing you happy and healthy life
Take Care
Best Regards
Dr Shobha Deepak
Prodromal symptoms of upper respiratory infection
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day
Dear Sir
Going by description of your symptoms , it appears to be prodromal symptoms of upper respiratory tract infection.
I would suggest the following which will definitely help in managing upper respiratory infection
1. Warm Saline Gargling: Add 2 spoons of salt to glass of lukewarm water and gargle 3-4 times a day
2. Antihistamine like Cetirizine 10 mg once daily at bedtime will be helpful
3. Decoction: 1 cup of milk+ 1 teaspoon turmeric+ 2 gm of ginger+ 10 leaves of tulsi( Holy basel if available)+ 2 black pepper+ 2 spoon sugar, bring it to boil. Have it hot , few sips at a time. To take it 4 times a day.
4. Steam inhalation for 15 minutes every session 4 times a day
5. Sipping Honey
In case you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.
Wishing you happy and healthy life
Take Care
Best Regards
Dr Shobha Deepak
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