Brief Answer:
need some more details regarding..

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX Welcome to HCM,

I've gone through your query and understand your concern..

Since you've already taken a course of Cefuroxime last month, please let me know few more details :


Was there sore throat that time also or this is a new onset concern ?

Is there any hoarseness of voice while speaking or are you able to speak properly ?

Is the pain maximum while eating/drinking or otherwise swallowing itself is difficult ?

Any headache/ bodyache/ fever/joint pains this time or only sore throat, pain and runny nose ?

Are you on any particular medication currently apart from gargling ?
Since how many days Cefuroxime was completed ?

Any other associated problem/concerns ?


Please get back to me with these details so I can guide you more specifically..

Awaiting for your response..

Take Care
Kind Regards

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Brief Answer:
Follow the Advises..

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX Welcome Back,

Thanks for following up with the details,

Good to know there's no hoarseness of voice..

Since it's just 2 weeks since the antibiotic was over and with these types of prodromal(precursor) symptoms, further antibiotics are not recommended as of now..

Start doing Betadine gargle (1% Povidone Iodine Solution for gargle) three times a day for next 5 days..

Continue intermittent Salt water(luke warm water) gargling in between for another two-three times..

Start taking Steam inhalation along with Vapor-capsules(eg. Carbol Vapor plus) three to four times a day..

Avoid eating sour/too salty-spicey foods/fizzy drinks for the time being..

Have warm liquids (eg. soups, broths, porridge, green tea/menta tea etc.) plentiful through out the day..

Drink plenty of water(room temp or lukewarm ~ 3 ltr per day)..

Take soothing throat lozenges like Strepsils three to four times day intermittently..

If, at any point of time, you feel feverish then please measure your body temperature with a Thermometer and if you find temp above 99.8 Deg Fahrenheit then take Tab PARACETAMOL 650 mg after food SOS(not to exceed four times a day)..

Stay away from over-crowded places to reduce risk of cross contamination during this period..

Most importantly, keep your self under strict observation for next 5-7 days and if you notice there's spikes of fever / increasing symptoms/ any rash/ redness over any body part/ any joint pain etc. then please get yourself checked for prevalent tropical viral ailments like Dengue, Chikungunya etc. and also consult an Internal medicine specialist in your area for a detailed physical examination..

As of now, just follow all these advises and let me know how you stay in another few days..

Wish you a speedy recovery..

Take Care
Kind Regards

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Brief Answer:
follow as already advised along with the following advises..

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX Welcome back,

Thanks for following up with the updates,

Good to know that sore throat has come down , but since the yellowish secretions are troublesome as well as signs of infection only, few more medication modifications needed..

Tab AZITHROMYCIN 500mg Once Daily for next 7 days (prescription drug)

Tab SINAREST 1 tab Three times daily for next 5 days (prescription drug)- you may feel a bit drowsy after this, so avoid driving, outdoor activities etc. for the time being..

You'll be needing prescription from your local doctor in order to get them..

Cap PANTOPRAZOLE 40 mg once daily in empty stomach 20 min before breakfast for next 10 days..

Along with them, follow all the advises already given in the previous answer,

Continue intermittent Salt water(luke warm water) gargling for two-three times..no need for Betadine gurgle anymore..

Continue taking Steam inhalation along with Vapor-capsules(eg. Carbol Vapor plus) but reduce it to two to three times a day for next 5 days..

Don't swallow the secretions, it's good that they're coming out, spit them out, maintain good hand hygiene, keep fresh tissue paper for wiping nose etc. (it's always better option over regular handkerchiefs)..

Don't worry, you'll be better within a few days only, just follow the advises strictly..


For future reference you can always get in touch with me, below is my direct follow-up link through which you can contact me anytime anywhere, I'll be happy to help -

http://www.healthcaremagic.com/Funnel?page=askDoctorDirectly&docId=71041


Take Care
Kind Regards

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