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How Can Sore Throat And Cough Be Treated?

Hi. I have a very sore throat, right side inside I can a white spot, coughing alot, loosing my voice, ear blocked if I blow my nose, feel thick muscus in my throat. Nothing really comes out if I blow my nose. Should I go to the doctor or medicate at home? Carrie
Mon, 30 Jan 2017
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Hi..
Thanks for the query..

As per your complain the symptoms of very sore throat, coughing, loss of voice or Laryngitis, blocked ears and thick mucous in throat seems to be due to upper respiratory infection while a white spot can be a pus pocket or if it is on tonsil, it can be a tonsil stone or Tonsillolith..

I would suggest you to consult an ENT Physician and get evaluated..

In case of viral infection you can be advised:
1. 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..
2. Take a combination of decongestant like Phenylephrine, mucolytic like Ambroxol and anti allergic
levocetrizine and another combination of Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen..
3. Do steam inhalations..
4. Avoid spicy and chilled foods..
5. Sip on warm water throughout the day.
5.Take cough expectorant containing Gueifenesin.

In case if there is secondary bacterial infection a script of antibiotics like Augmentin or Azithromycin can be advised..

Hope this helps..

Regards..
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How Can Sore Throat And Cough Be Treated?

Hi.. Thanks for the query.. As per your complain the symptoms of very sore throat, coughing, loss of voice or Laryngitis, blocked ears and thick mucous in throat seems to be due to upper respiratory infection while a white spot can be a pus pocket or if it is on tonsil, it can be a tonsil stone or Tonsillolith.. I would suggest you to consult an ENT Physician and get evaluated.. In case of viral infection you can be advised: 1. 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.. 2. Take a combination of decongestant like Phenylephrine, mucolytic like Ambroxol and anti allergic levocetrizine and another combination of Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen.. 3. Do steam inhalations.. 4. Avoid spicy and chilled foods.. 5. Sip on warm water throughout the day. 5.Take cough expectorant containing Gueifenesin. In case if there is secondary bacterial infection a script of antibiotics like Augmentin or Azithromycin can be advised.. Hope this helps.. Regards..