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Persisting Cough, Red Line On Back Of Throat. History Of Strep Throat. Taken Omnicef For Upper Respiratory Infection

I am a 23 yr old female and I do have a history of strep throat . I was diagnosed as having an upper respiratory infection about 2 weeks ago and was prescribed Omnicef. I no longer have my fever , chills, body aches and ear ache, but my cough still perisists and I have this dark red line in the back of my throat about an inch long that has been there since before I went to see the doctor. They told me I don t have strep so I don t know what it is. I also do not smoke or drink.
Tue, 29 Jan 2013
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Hi,
Thanks for writing our query.

After reading your post, it seems that you are having congeston in your throat.

You should get a throat swab culture done to know whether some organism is still present.
Antihistaminic like Fenofexadine 120 mg once a day along with decongestant like phenylepherine to get relief from congestion in the throat.

Warm saline gargles will help you in relief from your symptoms.

I hope this is helpful to you.
Thanks.
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Persisting Cough, Red Line On Back Of Throat. History Of Strep Throat. Taken Omnicef For Upper Respiratory Infection

Hi, Thanks for writing our query. After reading your post, it seems that you are having congeston in your throat. You should get a throat swab culture done to know whether some organism is still present. Antihistaminic like Fenofexadine 120 mg once a day along with decongestant like phenylepherine to get relief from congestion in the throat. Warm saline gargles will help you in relief from your symptoms. I hope this is helpful to you. Thanks.