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How Can Sore Throat Be Treated?

My 17 year old son has a sore throat. When I touch the sides of his throat it is tender. He is experiencing a lot of siliva and it hurts to swallow. He is tired but can t fall asleep. I gave him some cough and sore throat medicine. Zarbee s nighttime cough syrup+mucus.
Tue, 24 Oct 2017
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Hi Dear,

Understanding your concern. Your son have symptoms of sore throat which is due to infection of upper respiratory tract and could due to strep throat. Need not to worry. You should avoid intake of cold carbonated beverages. Take throat lozenges and do warm saline gargles. You should take warm water sip by sip. You should take antibiotic Levofloxacin in combination with antiallergic medication Levocetirizine. Visit ENT specialist once and get it examined. You should get blood and throat swab test done and get it examined. Start treatment after proper prescription. Avoid oily and sharp food. Drink plenty of fluids.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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How Can Sore Throat Be Treated?

Hi Dear, Understanding your concern. Your son have symptoms of sore throat which is due to infection of upper respiratory tract and could due to strep throat. Need not to worry. You should avoid intake of cold carbonated beverages. Take throat lozenges and do warm saline gargles. You should take warm water sip by sip. You should take antibiotic Levofloxacin in combination with antiallergic medication Levocetirizine. Visit ENT specialist once and get it examined. You should get blood and throat swab test done and get it examined. Start treatment after proper prescription. Avoid oily and sharp food. Drink plenty of fluids. Hope your concern has been resolved. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari