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Suggest Treatment For Recurrent Cold And Sore Throats
Question: I keep getting colds and sore throats--every two to three months. Have now had one for ten days. I did not have strep last time; have not been to dr this time. Have also had fatigue. Have been under close medical supervison--post thyroid cancer. Have two weird spots on upper chest: look like broken blood vessels.
Brief Answer:
Weird spots may be spider nevus .
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the query.
If I were your treating doctor, I would advice you
Antiseptic chlorhexidine Mouth Wash twice daily ,
Plenty of fluids ,
Steam Inhalation twice daily &
Vitamin C twice daily for repeated colds & sore throat.
Kindly do regular follow up for post thyroid cancer.
Two weird spots on upper chest like broken blood vessels may be spider nevus common in women taking hormonal therapy or liver decease .Kindly post picture of spots , it will be helpful to advice you better.
Hope this information helpful to you .If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
Regards.
Weird spots may be spider nevus .
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the query.
If I were your treating doctor, I would advice you
Antiseptic chlorhexidine Mouth Wash twice daily ,
Plenty of fluids ,
Steam Inhalation twice daily &
Vitamin C twice daily for repeated colds & sore throat.
Kindly do regular follow up for post thyroid cancer.
Two weird spots on upper chest like broken blood vessels may be spider nevus common in women taking hormonal therapy or liver decease .Kindly post picture of spots , it will be helpful to advice you better.
Hope this information helpful to you .If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
Regards.
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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