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What Does The Attached Throat Swab Test Result Suggest?

Posted on Wed, 8 Jan 2014

Question: I am suffering from severe cough and cold. Doc asked me to test CULTURE AND SENSITIVITY [THROAT SWAB]. I have attached the report.

Answered by Dr. Hariom Sharma (48 hours later)

Brief Answer: Broad Spectrum antibiotics with supportive Detailed Answer: Hi Sir, I have gone through your query and culture sensitivity report. If you are suffering from severe cough and cold (the gram negative cocci). I personally advised in such cases 1. Broad spectrum Antibiotics . 2. Antiallergic drug. 3. Cough suppresants. 4. Steam inhalation five times a day. 5. Antioxidant three times a day. If you have any doubt, I will be available for your query. Wish you good health

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E

Follow up: Dr. Hariom Sharma (1 hour later)

Hi, I consulted Dr. XXXXXXX from Apollo clinic. He suggested me to take DESLOR tablet for 15 days daily 1, the use the Arzep nasal spray.

Answered by Dr. Hariom Sharma (20 hours later)

Brief Answer: If you are improving then continue otherwise add Detailed Answer: Hi Sir, I have gone through your follow up query. If you are improving then continue the same treatment otherwise add above mentioned treatment in your treatment after consulting your doctor. Wish you good health

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