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Hello XXXXXXX Welcome to HealthcareMagic,
I've gone through your query and understand your concern,Yes i've reviewed the image..

Yes, it does sound like viral/bacterial infection in the early phases from your description (not necessary to have all those typical symptoms which you've written, as it does present with atypical symptoms too)..

Well, if necessary treatment initiated without any delay, then it does get subsided within a week only, however even though the symptomatic improvement noted, still the complete course of medications should be continued further (specially the antibiotic up to 10-14 days)..

At this outset I'd advice you to be vigilant to see if there's any development of any of those typical symptoms within another 24-48hrs.. also be watchful if you develop any hoarseness of voice (if you do, then do not hesitate to start the full antibiotic course)..

So, if symptoms doesn't get better within another 48hrs you need to follow this --antibiotic therapy, I'd advice my patients to be on Tab AZITHROMYCIN 500mg Once daily (with or after food ) for next 10 days (it's the antibiotic, prescription drug only, so please obtain it from the local physician)..

Meanwhile, just start having Betadine throat gurgle without any further delay.. Betadine gurgle three times daily for next 7 days.. also put a pinch of salt in XXXXXXX warm water and gurgle twice daily as an alternative fashion for next few days..

For the pain, take Tab PARACETAMOL 650mg two to three times daily after food for next 2-3 days ..

Cap PANTOPRAZOLE 40mg Once Daily in empty stomach (15-20 min before breakfast) for next 10 days to prevent any drug induced / underlying acidity..

Steam inhalation three times daily (make sure to cover the head properly with a towel for 2-3 mins while doing this)..

Avoid cold drinks, dairy products, sour foods for the time being..also avoid any form of smoking (if at all you do)..

Make sure to remain well hydrated, drink plenty of water (~ 2.5 ltr per day) and XXXXXXX warm liquids (eg. herbal/green tea, soups, broths, porridge etc.).. avoid spicy foods and have simple home cooked meals for the time being..

With all these followed, you should be fine within few days only, however if at all observed any further worsening of the symptoms, recurrence of fever, then I'd strongly suggest to get clinically evaluated by any ENT specialist or to any nearby healthcare facility..

Do let me know how you stay in the due course..

Take Care
Kind Regards

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