Brief Answer:
A throat examination, preferably with an endoscope

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for your query.

1. Get your throat examined. That will settle the diagnosis.

2. Common causes for a chronic sore throat are:
a. A mild infection including chronic tonsillitis or granular pharyngitis.
b. Allergy to foodstuff
c. Acid reflux
d. A post nasal drip
e. Dehydration or mouth breathing (snoring)

3. You may use a medicated mouthwash, an anti-allergic an anti-reflux medication. The rest of the treatment has to decided by your doctor depending upon the findings during the examination.

I hope that I have answered your queries. If you have any further questions, I will be available to answer them.

Regards.

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Brief Answer:
You will need a prescription for the medication.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for writing back.

1. An anti-allergic (such as levocetrizine or fexofenadine with montelukast) once a day.

2. An anti reflux medication (such as omeprazole, pantoprazole or rabeprazole) twice a day.

3. A medicated mouthwash (such as Betadine or Tantum)

4. A light, bland diet

5. A review of medication in a few days.

I hope that I have answered your queries. If you have any further questions, I will be available to answer them.

Regards.

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