Suggest Treatment For Sinus Infection, Mono, Sore Throat And Blood In Phlegm

Posted on Mon, 27 Apr 2015

Question: My daughter is 19. She was treated for a sinus infection last week, but was still sick. on Wednesday she was diagnosed with mono. Monday she developed a painful sore throat Today she felt she was a little better earlier, but still had the sore throat. Her phlegm has a small amount of blood in it. A few minutes ago, we took her temperature, and it was 103.2. Should I take her to the emergency room?

Answered by Dr. Noble Zachariah (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Common symptoms of Mono

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome and thanks for your query.
I understand your concern.
Her symptoms are common in Infectious Mononucleosis. Please give her an antipyretic like Paracetamol . She can gargle her throat with slightly warm saline or Betadine gargles.
Do not give any antibiotic containing Amoxicillin, it can make the disease worse. If there is a secondary infection, Azithromycin would be a good antibiotic.
If symptoms do not improve, she should be seen by the doctor again.
Hope she would get well soon.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Neel Kudchadkar