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Suggest Treatment For Sore Throat And Hoarseness After Upper Endoscopy
Question: I had upper endoscopy 2 days ago, sore throat pretty bad, body temperature 100.6f,oxygen sat.98-97 percent, I was medicated my self with azithromycin 500mg(x1)250mg for 2days. I had same procedure 8years ago at malasysia without any problem. what else could be a problem and I want to continue taking azithromycin another 2 days. I did cough violently yesterday, now have hoarseness,difficult to swallow.
Brief Answer:
Supportive care
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking
I read your question and i understand your concern. Sore throat and cough is a common sequelae of upper GI ensoscopy and can be bothersome sometimes but benign and self resolving. All it needs is supportive care and resting voice. Salt water gargles. Warm comforting beverages like herbal or green tea mixed with honey will work.
Azithromycin wasnt even needed. But now tha you started complete the dose for 3 to 4 days minimum. Take some advil for the inflammation.
I hope it helps. Take good care of yourself and dont forget to close the discussion please.
Regards XXXXXXX
Supportive care
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking
I read your question and i understand your concern. Sore throat and cough is a common sequelae of upper GI ensoscopy and can be bothersome sometimes but benign and self resolving. All it needs is supportive care and resting voice. Salt water gargles. Warm comforting beverages like herbal or green tea mixed with honey will work.
Azithromycin wasnt even needed. But now tha you started complete the dose for 3 to 4 days minimum. Take some advil for the inflammation.
I hope it helps. Take good care of yourself and dont forget to close the discussion please.
Regards XXXXXXX
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