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Suggest Treatment For Chronic Sore Throat And Throat Pain
I have had a sore throat for over 2 months, it hurts constantly, but somedays it really hurts as if I have strep throat. I have a constant cough for over 3 months. My left ear sometimes hurts. I have lost my voice on a few occassions for hours at a time. I drink water all day long, it seems to help the coughing. I take Thyroid meds, a light dose daily
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Sun, 21 Jun 2015
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Thu, 6 Aug 2015
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HI,
Welcome to HCM,
I read your query and i appreciate your concern regarding this issue.
If i will be your treating physician i would Advise you to
1- Take Diphenhydramine + Dextromethorphan for cough.
2- I would start you on amoxicilin/clavulanic acid 625mg thrice a day for 7 days. (It is a prescription medicine so you need to visit nearest doctor to get it). But would suggest you to go for throat swab culture test first.
3- Take acetaminophen for pain & fever
4- Take hot water in a cup, add 1 table spoon salt in it. Perform gargles (mouth wash) with it three times a day for at least 3 days. It will give soothing effect.
5-AVOID:
> Chilled water
> Drinks
> Spicy food
Continue with your thyroid medicine.
If it will not be helpful then you should visit ENT Specialist.
Hope so it answers your query.
You can write again in case of any query or follow up.
Wish you good health.
Regards
Welcome to HCM,
I read your query and i appreciate your concern regarding this issue.
If i will be your treating physician i would Advise you to
1- Take Diphenhydramine + Dextromethorphan for cough.
2- I would start you on amoxicilin/clavulanic acid 625mg thrice a day for 7 days. (It is a prescription medicine so you need to visit nearest doctor to get it). But would suggest you to go for throat swab culture test first.
3- Take acetaminophen for pain & fever
4- Take hot water in a cup, add 1 table spoon salt in it. Perform gargles (mouth wash) with it three times a day for at least 3 days. It will give soothing effect.
5-AVOID:
> Chilled water
> Drinks
> Spicy food
Continue with your thyroid medicine.
If it will not be helpful then you should visit ENT Specialist.
Hope so it answers your query.
You can write again in case of any query or follow up.
Wish you good health.
Regards
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