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Suggest Treatment For Sore Throat And Cough

Posted on Mon, 7 Dec 2015

Question: Hi doctor,

I am suffering from sorethorat and cough cough is white last week was bad i cannot speak properly butnow ictching is not there but i have cough . doctor told me cough clot in your throat. he gave me clarithromycin and levo citrizine. But now my voice is little bit heavy and i recovered . as of now im taking ambroxdil for cough and betadine for gargle .
can u assist me please whethere it can happen as im not wearing sweter in winter and now suddenly it start raining .

Answered by Dr. Vivek Chail (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
If you take precautions then you will not fall sick during winter and rains

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Thanks for writing in to us.

I have read through your query in detail.
Please find my observations below.

1. When there is sudden change in weather, there is increase community acquired infection like common cold which causes flu. This is caused by a virus and new strains are generated every season like rainy season and winter season.

2. What happens is when there is a weather change, the body takes time to adapt to such variations and in some people the immune system gets weak. When you meet any person infected with flu then through droplets the flu virus enters you and after some days symptoms develop.

3. In those who do not take adequate care, there might be secondary bacterial infection which leads to complications like sore throat and cough formation. When bacterial infection develops, there is improvement on taking antibiotics.

4. If you dont wear sweater during winter then you are not keeping yourself warm enough and this can cause conditions favorable for attack by flu virus and bacteria since your immunity is already weak after the current illness.

5. If you keep yourself warm during winter and rainy weather, avoid pollution and gargle twice daily with warm water then the chances of getting another flu attack is less.

Hope your query is answered.
Please do write back if you have any doubts.

Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Vivek Chail (27 minutes later)

Dear XXXXXXX

Thanks but which antibiotics i have to take i already took for 6 days it is neccassary to take more . it may happen sore thorat last for long time too or is there any thing serious

Thanks
XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Vivek Chail (33 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Please take 10 day course of clarithromycin for sore throat

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Thanks for writing back with an update.

1. The usual dose of clarithromycin for adults having sore throat is 250 mg orally every 12 hours for 10 days . Since you have taken for 6 days, therefore it is recommended to continue for 4 days so that a 10 days course is complete.

2. No new antibiotics is required if symptoms are improving.

3. There is nothing serious about your problem and if you take precautions then healing will occur faster.

Hope your query is answered.
Please do write back if you have any doubts.

Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Vivek Chail (22 hours later)

Hi Doctor,

Thanks for your advise

In continuation with our discussion of cough and sore throat . some times I m feeling pain in my left ear . It is because of that cough or color and may be some other reason

Please advice me

THanks

Answered by Dr. Vivek Chail (50 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Ear pain can be from sore throat

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Thanks for writing back with an update.

1. It is possible that the sore throat is causing symptoms in your ear. This is because there is a tube connecting the throat to the ear and this can get blocked due to sore throat causing pain.

Hope your query is answered.
Please do write back if you have any doubts.

Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina

Follow up: Dr. Vivek Chail (16 hours later)

Hello doctor,

Sorry to disturb you again again

I am suffering from cough and sore throat but one day i feels like it is ok and next day I feel that again having cough in my throat so what can i do know please assist me

Answered by Dr. Vivek Chail (48 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Please take cough syrup mentioned in reply

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Thanks for writing back with an update.

It is probably due to allergy from change in weather conditions. If i was your treating physician , i would recommend over the counter cough syrups like:

1. Syrup Grillinctus- contains Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, Chlorpheniramine Maleate,Guaiphenesinl,Ammonium Chloride. Take 1 teaspoon (5ml) three times a day for 1 week. You can have little drowsiness after taking the syrup and therefore please avoid driving.

Please do warm water gargle twice daily.

It is relatively safe and has no addictive ingredients.It will give symptomatic relief.

Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.

Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Vivek Chail (47 hours later)

Dear Viveek,

I had consult physician yesterday he gave me augmentin

Answered by Dr. Vivek Chail (10 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Augmentin is a strong antibiotic for respiratory infections

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Thanks for writing back with an update.

1. The medicine augmentin is a strong antibiotic and prescribed for respiratory infections which do not respond to treatment initially. It is to be taken for 5 to 7 days at recommended dose. I guess your physician has examined you clinically in detail before giving the medicine.

Hope your query is answered.
Please do write back if you have any doubts.

Regards,

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina