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Sore Throat, Mucus Filled, Head Cold, Allergies And Ear Pain. On NyQuil And DayQuil. Suggest?
I ve been sick with a very very sore throat and mucus and ears hurting so I went to the doctor yesterday. She said I have a head cold and allergies and she didn t prescribe me anything, she said continue taking NyQuil and DayQuil and such. She always tested for strep and said it was negative. Now, as I m typing, I have white dots on my tonsils the throat of my mouth is yellow and red and I keep spitting up mucus and I keep crying because it hurts so bad. And I can t even sleep at night because of how uncomfortable my throat is. What is going on?!
Wed, 13 Feb 2013
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Management consists of:
• Gargle with warm salt water to relieve throat pain.
• Analgesics like paracetamol.
• Antibiotics depending on the culture and reports to remove the causative organism.
• Antihistamine preparations can also be used to provide symptomatic relief.
If symptoms still persist, it is better to consult an ENT specialist. There is no need to worry.
You will be perfectly fine.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Polash Sannigrahi
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Management consists of:
• Gargle with warm salt water to relieve throat pain.
• Analgesics like paracetamol.
• Antibiotics depending on the culture and reports to remove the causative organism.
• Antihistamine preparations can also be used to provide symptomatic relief.
If symptoms still persist, it is better to consult an ENT specialist. There is no need to worry.
You will be perfectly fine.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Polash Sannigrahi
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
You have a serious case of allergies. This is easily treatable with antiallergic medication.
I would suggest that you see an allergist who can prescribe antiallergic medications that is cetirizine or levocetirizine for you. I also suggest that you take medications to help with falling and staying asleep as this will eventually make your daytime better.
It is not easy to live with this condition day in and day out. Believe me, you will be a whole different person when you do so.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Sushil Kumar Sompur
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
You have a serious case of allergies. This is easily treatable with antiallergic medication.
I would suggest that you see an allergist who can prescribe antiallergic medications that is cetirizine or levocetirizine for you. I also suggest that you take medications to help with falling and staying asleep as this will eventually make your daytime better.
It is not easy to live with this condition day in and day out. Believe me, you will be a whole different person when you do so.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Sushil Kumar Sompur
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
The first few days it was common cold and fever, prodromal symptoms of the present disease, and follicular tonsillitis (strep throat). Of course, there is nothing to worry, you will get immediate and complete relief in few days.
I advise you to consult your doctor for follow up treatment otherwise you can consult an ENT surgeon for examination and treatment. You may need to get throat swab tested for culture and sensitivity besides the routine tests for confirmation.
Besides, I advise you some diet recommendations as avoid fruits, juices, cool water, brinjal to avoid allergic manifestations of the disease.
I advise you to gargle with lukewarm salt water, for immediate relief.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Veera Raghava Rao Buddha
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
The first few days it was common cold and fever, prodromal symptoms of the present disease, and follicular tonsillitis (strep throat). Of course, there is nothing to worry, you will get immediate and complete relief in few days.
I advise you to consult your doctor for follow up treatment otherwise you can consult an ENT surgeon for examination and treatment. You may need to get throat swab tested for culture and sensitivity besides the routine tests for confirmation.
Besides, I advise you some diet recommendations as avoid fruits, juices, cool water, brinjal to avoid allergic manifestations of the disease.
I advise you to gargle with lukewarm salt water, for immediate relief.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Veera Raghava Rao Buddha
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