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Suggest Remedy For Sever Throat Pain With Difficulty In Swallowing

i have q very sore throat, rever, and its painful to swallow. I went to see the doctor and he gave me penicillin this morning. I tested neg for strep but she wasn't able to get a good sample. Is there anything I can do to limit the pain? How long does it normally take to heal
Mon, 28 Sep 2015
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concern.

As per your complain and presentation of symptoms if you are tested negative for strep throat then there is a probablity that you have a viral throat infection and at times it can be a viral infection with a secondary bacterial infection..

Nothing to worry, continue taking penicillin as it is an antibiotic and will prevent any secondary bacterial infection.
For relieving pain you can take anti-inflammatory painkiller Ibuprofen.
Do warm saline gargles.
Steam inhalations and using a humidifier in your room will further soothe the throat.
Take a soft diet and avoid spicy and hard foods.
Chew a Vitamin C pellet daily..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards..
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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Suggest Remedy For Sever Throat Pain With Difficulty In Swallowing

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concern. As per your complain and presentation of symptoms if you are tested negative for strep throat then there is a probablity that you have a viral throat infection and at times it can be a viral infection with a secondary bacterial infection.. Nothing to worry, continue taking penicillin as it is an antibiotic and will prevent any secondary bacterial infection. For relieving pain you can take anti-inflammatory painkiller Ibuprofen. Do warm saline gargles. Steam inhalations and using a humidifier in your room will further soothe the throat. Take a soft diet and avoid spicy and hard foods. Chew a Vitamin C pellet daily.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards.. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.