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How Can Cough Along With Sore Throat Be Treated?
Hi I am coughing but now developed sore throat just on left side hurts with every swallow. Just finished antibiotic 3 weeks ago for ear infection and almost same symptoms except sore throat. Pretty sure going to need another antibiotic right?I didn t really get better.
Thu, 15 Mar 2018
Hello,
As per your clinical history is concerned, please follow like this:
1) Do a clinical examination by your Doctor and to confirm do CBC with differential to know if it is viral or bacterial.
2) Do warm saline three times a day for a sore throat and add cough syrup and if test report indicates viral infection then no antibiotic is needed.
Do follow lifestyle modifications like this:
1) Try to wash your hands. Thorough and frequent hand-washing is an effective way to prevent many common infections. Or use alcohol-based hand sanitizers if soap and water aren't readily available.
2) Contain your coughs and sneezes. Cover your mouth and nose when you sneeze or a cough. To avoid contaminating your hands, cough or sneeze into a tissue.
3) Try to avoid crowds or use a mask when you go outside.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo
As per your clinical history is concerned, please follow like this:
1) Do a clinical examination by your Doctor and to confirm do CBC with differential to know if it is viral or bacterial.
2) Do warm saline three times a day for a sore throat and add cough syrup and if test report indicates viral infection then no antibiotic is needed.
Do follow lifestyle modifications like this:
1) Try to wash your hands. Thorough and frequent hand-washing is an effective way to prevent many common infections. Or use alcohol-based hand sanitizers if soap and water aren't readily available.
2) Contain your coughs and sneezes. Cover your mouth and nose when you sneeze or a cough. To avoid contaminating your hands, cough or sneeze into a tissue.
3) Try to avoid crowds or use a mask when you go outside.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo
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