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Suggest Treatment For Persistent Sore Throat

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Posted on Wed, 21 Jan 2015
Question: I've been on Cefdinir since Tuesday for a sore throat and I don't think its working
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Answered by Dr. Hariom Sharma (16 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Go for throat swab culture and antibiotic sensitivity

Detailed Answer:
Hi Mam,
I have gone through your query; suggest you that better to go for the throat swab culture and antibiotic sensitivity and antibiotic according to its report.

I also suggest you that better to avoid ibuprofen if you don't have pain and instead you may use analgesic antiseptic mouth wash.

You may also add vitamin C 500 mg three times a day.

Thanks

Wish you good health
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
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Follow up: Dr. Hariom Sharma (7 minutes later)
I have sinus infection but I might need a stronger antibiotic
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Answered by Dr. Hariom Sharma (11 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Nasal decongestant

Detailed Answer:
Hi Mam,
I have gone through your follow up query; and if you have sinus infection then there is also need of nasal and systemic nasal decongestant with nasal wash with Netiwash.

For specific antibiotic - go for throat swab and culture sensitivity as mentioned in above answer. Discuss about this with your doctor.

Thanks
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
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Suggest Treatment For Persistent Sore Throat

Brief Answer: Go for throat swab culture and antibiotic sensitivity Detailed Answer: Hi Mam, I have gone through your query; suggest you that better to go for the throat swab culture and antibiotic sensitivity and antibiotic according to its report. I also suggest you that better to avoid ibuprofen if you don't have pain and instead you may use analgesic antiseptic mouth wash. You may also add vitamin C 500 mg three times a day. Thanks Wish you good health