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Suggest Treatment For Extremely Sore Swollen Nasopharynx, Dry Cough And Fatigue
Brief Answer:
fluids, rest, lozenges/sprays/gargles
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
Viral infection is the most common reason for sore throat though bacterial infection can also occur.
Bacterial infection would normally be associated with a prolonged fever (longer than 3 to 4 days). In the absence of this , throat pain is likely viral and would not respond to antibiotics.
Treatment of the sore throat would involve the use of medications such as chloroseptic spray/gargle or covonia throat spray- these contain anti septics as well as pain medication
Oral pain medications such as paracetamol or ibuprofen or naproxen would help as well.
These would help with the throat and any other discomfort that you are experiencing.
Fluid and rest are also important.
There are over the counter cough and cold medications would help to reduce the coughing.
If the cough becomes wet then the use of mucolytic medications (medications that help to break up mucus) may be needed.
Eg- bisolvan, guifenesin, mucomyst
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
fluids, rest, lozenges/sprays/gargles
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
Viral infection is the most common reason for sore throat though bacterial infection can also occur.
Bacterial infection would normally be associated with a prolonged fever (longer than 3 to 4 days). In the absence of this , throat pain is likely viral and would not respond to antibiotics.
Treatment of the sore throat would involve the use of medications such as chloroseptic spray/gargle or covonia throat spray- these contain anti septics as well as pain medication
Oral pain medications such as paracetamol or ibuprofen or naproxen would help as well.
These would help with the throat and any other discomfort that you are experiencing.
Fluid and rest are also important.
There are over the counter cough and cold medications would help to reduce the coughing.
If the cough becomes wet then the use of mucolytic medications (medications that help to break up mucus) may be needed.
Eg- bisolvan, guifenesin, mucomyst
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.
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