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Suggest Treatment For Severe Cough And Sneezing While Suffering Throat Infection
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Hi,thank you for posting your query on health care magic.
Looking at your symptoms,you are probably suffering from inflammation in nose and throat.
You have started tablet Amox 250 mg 3 times a day.It is an Antibiotic-Amoxycillin.
You have started the correct dose but Antibiotic is usually started if the inflammation is suggestive of a Bacterial infection with symptoms like High grade fever(more than 101 degree Fahrenheit),Purulent discharge from nose,severe throat pain,etc.
You may continue with Amoxycillin if you have the above symptoms.
In addition,you may get relief by taking following medications:
Analgesic and Anti-inflammatory like Ibuprofen,
Antacid like Rantac,
Antihistaminic like Cetrizine,
Cough expectorant like Ambroxol -if it is a productive cough(phlegm coming out) or Cough suppresant like Dextromethorphan - if it is a dry,irritating cough,
Oral Decongestant like phenylephrine and nasal decongestant drops like Xylometazoline-if you are also suffering from Nasal Blockage,
Antipyretic-like Paracetamol-if you are suffering from fever.
Also do steam inhalation.Do warm saline gargles.Avoid cold,spicy and oily food.Hot tea with honey,lemon and ginger will also help.Warm turmeric milk will also help.Avoid dust,smoke and other pollutants.
Hope this answers your query.I would be happy to answer if you have any follow-up questions.Get well soon.
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Detailed Answer:
Hi,thank you for posting your query on health care magic.
Looking at your symptoms,you are probably suffering from inflammation in nose and throat.
You have started tablet Amox 250 mg 3 times a day.It is an Antibiotic-Amoxycillin.
You have started the correct dose but Antibiotic is usually started if the inflammation is suggestive of a Bacterial infection with symptoms like High grade fever(more than 101 degree Fahrenheit),Purulent discharge from nose,severe throat pain,etc.
You may continue with Amoxycillin if you have the above symptoms.
In addition,you may get relief by taking following medications:
Analgesic and Anti-inflammatory like Ibuprofen,
Antacid like Rantac,
Antihistaminic like Cetrizine,
Cough expectorant like Ambroxol -if it is a productive cough(phlegm coming out) or Cough suppresant like Dextromethorphan - if it is a dry,irritating cough,
Oral Decongestant like phenylephrine and nasal decongestant drops like Xylometazoline-if you are also suffering from Nasal Blockage,
Antipyretic-like Paracetamol-if you are suffering from fever.
Also do steam inhalation.Do warm saline gargles.Avoid cold,spicy and oily food.Hot tea with honey,lemon and ginger will also help.Warm turmeric milk will also help.Avoid dust,smoke and other pollutants.
Hope this answers your query.I would be happy to answer if you have any follow-up questions.Get well soon.
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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