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Does Strep Cause Severe Sore Throat And Greenish Yellow Phlegm?

Hi, is it possible for me to send a photo of my throat? I need to know if I have strep! I've had an extremely sore throat for over 4 days, and an earache, too. It hurts so much to swallow, and has for at least 3 days. I have large amounts of greenish yellow phlegm, occasionally with traces of blood in it. (I'm sorry this is so gross!)
Mon, 14 Mar 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain it seems that you are suffering from upper respiratory tract infection leading to the symptoms of sore throat,earache and greenish phlegm production..
There can also be superseded bacterial infection..
Consult an Otolaryngologist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like throat swab culture, sputum culture and blood test can help in diagnosis..
You can be advised antibiotics like Augmentin, a combination of Ibuprofen and Tylenol, anti allergics like Levocetrizine, decongestants like Phenylephrine, Mucolytics like Bromohexine..
Warm saline gargles, steam inhalation and using a humidifier in your room can help..
You can also chew Vitamin C pellet as it will help in improving immunity..
Take a soft diet with ample of fluids..
Avoid spicy and chilled foods..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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Does Strep Cause Severe Sore Throat And Greenish Yellow Phlegm?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain it seems that you are suffering from upper respiratory tract infection leading to the symptoms of sore throat,earache and greenish phlegm production.. There can also be superseded bacterial infection.. Consult an Otolaryngologist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like throat swab culture, sputum culture and blood test can help in diagnosis.. You can be advised antibiotics like Augmentin, a combination of Ibuprofen and Tylenol, anti allergics like Levocetrizine, decongestants like Phenylephrine, Mucolytics like Bromohexine.. Warm saline gargles, steam inhalation and using a humidifier in your room can help.. You can also chew Vitamin C pellet as it will help in improving immunity.. Take a soft diet with ample of fluids.. Avoid spicy and chilled foods.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.