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What Causes Post Nasal Drip, Sore Throat And Night Sweats?

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Posted on Mon, 21 Mar 2016
Question: have post nasal drip with dark and yellow mucus, thick mouth mucus in mourning sometimes, mild sore throat, sweating during night sleeping.
taking medication - flomax - sertraline 50mg - tamsulosin 0.4mg - quetiapine 50mg for 4 months
had post nasal off and on more many years
age 70
these symptoms have been all within the past two weeks

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Answered by Dr. Nishad BN (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Most likely upper respiratory tract bacterial infection.

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thank you for asking HCM.

I have gone through your query. Your problem can most likely due to upper respiratory tract bacterial infection (sinusitis). In this antibiotic therapy will be required.

If you were my patient then i would suggest antibiotics like Co-amoxiclav for 5 to 7 days. I also advise local nasal decongestant sprays like xylometazoline (otrivin) along with that. Taking chewable vitamin C daily is also helpful.

Antibiotics are prescription medication. You can approach your GP for this.

Let me know if anything not clear.
I am happy to help you.
Thanks.
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What Causes Post Nasal Drip, Sore Throat And Night Sweats?

Brief Answer: Most likely upper respiratory tract bacterial infection. Detailed Answer: Hi Thank you for asking HCM. I have gone through your query. Your problem can most likely due to upper respiratory tract bacterial infection (sinusitis). In this antibiotic therapy will be required. If you were my patient then i would suggest antibiotics like Co-amoxiclav for 5 to 7 days. I also advise local nasal decongestant sprays like xylometazoline (otrivin) along with that. Taking chewable vitamin C daily is also helpful. Antibiotics are prescription medication. You can approach your GP for this. Let me know if anything not clear. I am happy to help you. Thanks.