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What Causes Sore Throat Along With Persistent Cough?

Hi i have just returned from west africa and was their for almost 3 months. I have been back for almost 4 weeks and for the past week i have had a sore throat and a persistent cough. I have also experienced nausea, headaches that lasted for hours at a tme and flu like symptoms but all seemed mild. The symptoms seem to spike, sometimes theyll be worse that other times.
Fri, 14 Oct 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of sore throat along with persistent cough, well these symptoms are due to upper respiratory tract infection due to poor immunity of body and change in environment.

Need not to worry. I would suggest you to

- Do warm saline gargles 2-3 times a day.

- Take steam inhalation twice a day.

- Take paracetamol for fever and headache.

- sore throat along with persistent cough

- Avoid intake of outside food and cold carbonated beverages.

Consult ENT specialist for proper diagnosis. Doctor may prescribe antibiotics amoxiclav at least for 10 days along with decongestant. Doctor may order test like swab test , blood test , and proper history to rule out condition like acid reflux and strep throat.
Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Sore Throat Along With Persistent Cough?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of sore throat along with persistent cough, well these symptoms are due to upper respiratory tract infection due to poor immunity of body and change in environment. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to - Do warm saline gargles 2-3 times a day. - Take steam inhalation twice a day. - Take paracetamol for fever and headache. - sore throat along with persistent cough - Avoid intake of outside food and cold carbonated beverages. Consult ENT specialist for proper diagnosis. Doctor may prescribe antibiotics amoxiclav at least for 10 days along with decongestant. Doctor may order test like swab test , blood test , and proper history to rule out condition like acid reflux and strep throat. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari