
What Causes Persistent Sore Throat Even After Zitromax Intake?

throat swab and more antibiotics
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
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If your sore throat has persisted for so long it is worthwhile getting a throat swab for culture and sensitivity testing. It will help to identify the exact organism and also pin points the antibiotic the organism is sensitive to.
Zithromax is not the first line antibiotic for sore throat. Penicillin group of antibiotics work best for upper respioratory tract infections.
You should also follow some general measures like -
1) Warm salt water gargling 4 times daily.
2) Plenty of warm fluids - 3 -4 litres per day.
3) Avoid using the air conditioner and drinking cold drinks.
4) It is not advisable to use ibuprofen too frequently. It is safer to use tylenol.
For hay fever along with loratidine you can also start a local steroid nasal spray. Antileucotrines like montelucast also help to control symptoms better.
Please talk to your doctor about all of the above.
Regards,
Dr Rajkishori Godhi.

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