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Is Swimming Safe In People With Acute Pharyngitis And Respiratory Infections?
I am a 32 year old female- I have acute pharyngitis and upper respiratory infection. My family is going swimming tomorrow at a local pool, should I get in the water or not? I started Amoxicillan this evening- so it will not be even 24 hours on the meds. I don't feel like swimming, but I don't know if it might help or might hurt.
Mon, 19 Dec 2016
Hi welcome to the health care magic
In congestive upper respiratory tract infection swimming is not advisable
For you it is better not to do swimming until congestive symptoms relieved
Take benadryl like decongestant drug and complete course of antibiotics
Even if still you want to do swimming and your condition good with no fever than you can swim with ear plug wear
Take care
Consult physician for examination
Hope your concern solved
In congestive upper respiratory tract infection swimming is not advisable
For you it is better not to do swimming until congestive symptoms relieved
Take benadryl like decongestant drug and complete course of antibiotics
Even if still you want to do swimming and your condition good with no fever than you can swim with ear plug wear
Take care
Consult physician for examination
Hope your concern solved
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