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How Can Sore Throat Be Treated?

I have had my tonsils taken out many years ago, I have had a very bad sore throat for three days and nights. It is white around the opening in the throat and a white spot on the left of the opening. It hurts to yawn, talk, and I cough really bad. It sounds like a rattling when I cough.
Wed, 10 May 2017
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Hi,
Thanks for posting in HCM.
I have read your description and understand your concern.
Based on the description, it appears that you could be having infection of pharynx called 'pharyngitis'.
Kindly do the following to overcome the symptoms.
1. Do warm salt water gargling twice daily.
2. Take a course of oral antibiotics like Azithromycin once a day for 3 days.
3. Use medicated lozenges for throat soothening.
4. Take steam inhalation regularly, which will help to keep the sinus and air passages open.
5. Take decongestant medication in the form of syrup which contains chlorpheniramine maleate, phenylephrine, menthol and guaifenesin.
6. Avoid consumption of cold items like cool drinks and ice-creams.
Gradually, you should be able to overcome the symptoms and get better.
Hope the information provided would be helpful.
All the best and wish you good health.
Regards,
Dr.Ashakiran.S.
MBBS., MD.
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How Can Sore Throat Be Treated?

Hi, Thanks for posting in HCM. I have read your description and understand your concern. Based on the description, it appears that you could be having infection of pharynx called pharyngitis . Kindly do the following to overcome the symptoms. 1. Do warm salt water gargling twice daily. 2. Take a course of oral antibiotics like Azithromycin once a day for 3 days. 3. Use medicated lozenges for throat soothening. 4. Take steam inhalation regularly, which will help to keep the sinus and air passages open. 5. Take decongestant medication in the form of syrup which contains chlorpheniramine maleate, phenylephrine, menthol and guaifenesin. 6. Avoid consumption of cold items like cool drinks and ice-creams. Gradually, you should be able to overcome the symptoms and get better. Hope the information provided would be helpful. All the best and wish you good health. Regards, Dr.Ashakiran.S. MBBS., MD.