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Suggest Treatment For Fever, Cough And Swollen Throat

I was sick with fever for three days two weeks ago. This turned into a cough and lots of mucus in head. Had lots of mucus in throats area. Went to doctor got z park and cough syrup. I still have some mucus in throat, ears ache, and a cough. I also feel glands in throat are slightly swollen. I should tell you I smoke.
Thu, 8 Jun 2017
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Some advices that I can give to you are:
• Gargle with warm salt water
• Drink plenty of warm fluids, such as tea, soup, and water
• Avoid allergens and irritants, such as smoke and chemicals
• Take throat lozenges
• Reduce inflammation with Ibuprofen (Advil)
• Using medications such as Acetaminophen (Tylenol)

Treatment depends on the cause. Information: it's a bacterial infection it needs antibiotics for 7 to 14 days. If it is a viral infection you should take antiviral drugs depending on the symptoms.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi
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Suggest Treatment For Fever, Cough And Swollen Throat

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Some advices that I can give to you are: • Gargle with warm salt water • Drink plenty of warm fluids, such as tea, soup, and water • Avoid allergens and irritants, such as smoke and chemicals • Take throat lozenges • Reduce inflammation with Ibuprofen (Advil) • Using medications such as Acetaminophen (Tylenol) Treatment depends on the cause. Information: it s a bacterial infection it needs antibiotics for 7 to 14 days. If it is a viral infection you should take antiviral drugs depending on the symptoms. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi