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Suggest Remedy For Painful Swallowing With Phlegm Cough
hi
I have a "hurts-to-swallow" throat accompanied by a phlemgy cough, extremely sore lower back and sore neck and shoulders. I am a 31 year old female. SHould I go to see a dr for antibiotics or does this sound like it will clear on its own.
thanks
I have a "hurts-to-swallow" throat accompanied by a phlemgy cough, extremely sore lower back and sore neck and shoulders. I am a 31 year old female. SHould I go to see a dr for antibiotics or does this sound like it will clear on its own.
thanks
Wed, 8 Feb 2017
Hi,thank you for posting your query on health care magic.
Looking at your symptoms, you are probably suffering from inflammation in the respiratory tract.
You may find relief by taking the following medication:
Analgesic and Antiinflammatory like Ibuprofen,Antacid like Rantac,Antihistaminic like Cetrizine,Cough expectorant like Ambroxol.
Also do steam inhalation.Drink plenty of warm fluids.Avoud dust and cold food.Do warm saline gargles.
After following the above measures,if your symptoms are not improving,or you are suffering from fever,pus in the phlegm,etc suggestive of a bacterial infection,then it would be advisable to start oral antibiotics after consulting Otolaryngologist doctor.
Hope this answers your question.Take care
Looking at your symptoms, you are probably suffering from inflammation in the respiratory tract.
You may find relief by taking the following medication:
Analgesic and Antiinflammatory like Ibuprofen,Antacid like Rantac,Antihistaminic like Cetrizine,Cough expectorant like Ambroxol.
Also do steam inhalation.Drink plenty of warm fluids.Avoud dust and cold food.Do warm saline gargles.
After following the above measures,if your symptoms are not improving,or you are suffering from fever,pus in the phlegm,etc suggestive of a bacterial infection,then it would be advisable to start oral antibiotics after consulting Otolaryngologist doctor.
Hope this answers your question.Take care
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