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Suggest Remedies For Sore Throat And Cough Despite Taking Antibiotics

Hi. my name is Ali Asad khan. my problem is that i eat alot of food out side my home due to gathering with my friends so after that i got sore throat. i quited smoking and now its been 2 months i still have a little sore throat i have showen to 2 doctors 1 said that i have it due to sinus and he gave me antibiotics the other one gave me sone anti allergie tblt and he said its due to acid reflux. yesterday i ate pizza now i can hardly speak because i have little sore throat + cough.. can you guys tell me how to get rid of this??
Wed, 4 May 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have sore throat and cough despite taking antibiotics which is due to upper respiratory tract infection which some times occurs post stoppage of cigarette smoking as well. NIt it is not getting better with antibiotics then it is possible that the sore throat is due to viral infection . I would suggest you to consult a Pulmonologist and get evaluated and go for blood tests, throat swab culture and chest x ray to find out exact diagnosis and start treatment. You should take antibiotics such as Levofloxacin along with painkillers like tylenol. You should do warm saline gargles and avoid spicy and chilled foods. You should use mist humidifiers in room. In case of acid reflux antacids, proton pump inhibitors like Omeprazole, drinking plenty of water, avoiding spicy food and keeping head slightly raised while sleeping can help .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Remedies For Sore Throat And Cough Despite Taking Antibiotics

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have sore throat and cough despite taking antibiotics which is due to upper respiratory tract infection which some times occurs post stoppage of cigarette smoking as well. NIt it is not getting better with antibiotics then it is possible that the sore throat is due to viral infection . I would suggest you to consult a Pulmonologist and get evaluated and go for blood tests, throat swab culture and chest x ray to find out exact diagnosis and start treatment. You should take antibiotics such as Levofloxacin along with painkillers like tylenol. You should do warm saline gargles and avoid spicy and chilled foods. You should use mist humidifiers in room. In case of acid reflux antacids, proton pump inhibitors like Omeprazole, drinking plenty of water, avoiding spicy food and keeping head slightly raised while sleeping can help . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari