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I was diagnosed with Bronchitis about 3 weeks ago. lost my voice for almost 2 weeks. Thought I was recovering, but then I felt like I was getting another cold on top of it. Now my throat has been sore for about a week. I am also still coughing. Could this be strep or something else? Should I go back to the Dr. for this?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
If you have been diagnosed with bronchitis, then you need to be put on antibiotic therapy. Since you also have a sore throat, you should get a throat culture done.
Penicillin group of antibiotics work well on upper respiratory tract infections. You have to get yourself checked by a physician as these are prescription drugs.
Meanwhile, you should do betadine gargles and steam inhalation to relieve a sore throat.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards, Dr. Nazma.Amman
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How Can Bronchitis And Sore Throat Be Treated?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. If you have been diagnosed with bronchitis, then you need to be put on antibiotic therapy. Since you also have a sore throat, you should get a throat culture done. Penicillin group of antibiotics work well on upper respiratory tract infections. You have to get yourself checked by a physician as these are prescription drugs. Meanwhile, you should do betadine gargles and steam inhalation to relieve a sore throat. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nazma.Amman