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Does Sore Throat, Fever And Stuffy Nose Suggest Viral Infection?

I been having a sore throat for 2-3 days started with a sudden fever that went up too 102. Now my sore throat got worsee painful swallowing, drinking, mild head pressure,stuffy nosee, . I was wondering is its a bacterial or virus infection.? Only had fever for one day. Now just painful sore throat
Wed, 18 May 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain sore throat that started with fever and now you are left with a sore throat, stuffy nose and head ache and painful swallowing seems to be due to viral infection..
As the viral infection is relieved once the virus completes its cycle in human body, therefore you can take symptomatic treatment to relieve the symptoms causing discomfort..
-First of all start taking a combination of Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen as they will help in reducing fever and sore throat..
-Gargle with a warm saline solution that is by mixing 1 teaspoon salt in a glass of water and warm it to make a luke warm solution..
-Take a combination of decongestant like Phenylephrine, mucolytic like Ambroxol and anti allergic levocetrizine.
-Take cough suppressant containing Dextromethorphan and cough expectorant containing Gueifenesin..
-Do steam inhalations and use a humidifier in your room..
-Avoid spicy and chilled foods..
-Sip on warm water throughout the day..
-Suck throat lozenges and chew a Vitamin C pellet daily..
-Take sufficient rest and avoid exertion..

Consult a General Physician if not relieved..


Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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Does Sore Throat, Fever And Stuffy Nose Suggest Viral Infection?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain sore throat that started with fever and now you are left with a sore throat, stuffy nose and head ache and painful swallowing seems to be due to viral infection.. As the viral infection is relieved once the virus completes its cycle in human body, therefore you can take symptomatic treatment to relieve the symptoms causing discomfort.. -First of all start taking a combination of Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen as they will help in reducing fever and sore throat.. -Gargle with a warm saline solution that is by mixing 1 teaspoon salt in a glass of water and warm it to make a luke warm solution.. -Take a combination of decongestant like Phenylephrine, mucolytic like Ambroxol and anti allergic levocetrizine. -Take cough suppressant containing Dextromethorphan and cough expectorant containing Gueifenesin.. -Do steam inhalations and use a humidifier in your room.. -Avoid spicy and chilled foods.. -Sip on warm water throughout the day.. -Suck throat lozenges and chew a Vitamin C pellet daily.. -Take sufficient rest and avoid exertion.. Consult a General Physician if not relieved.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.