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Suggest Treatment For Cough And Sore Throat

I had a slight sore throat and start of cold 4 weeks ago. I have been coughing up clear mucus with a tickle in my throat constantly. Saw the Dr and nothing apparent. Treated as allergy. Nasonex spray, continue with Allegra. 10 days ago prescribed an antibiotic (doxycycline) Nothing seems to help. Still coughing day and night. I am on Losartan/HCTZ and Meloxicam for over a year. Cough drops by the bag, kleenex by the box and cough syrup. Seems to be in my throat not chest.
Wed, 25 May 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of cough and sore throat which is due to infection of upper respiratory tract. You seems to have flu like symptoms which resolve its own in 3-5 days, as your symptoms persisting you should visit ENT specialist once and get it examined. You should get blood and throat swab test done along with paranasal sinus X-ray and chest X-ray and get it examined.

Need not to worry. I would suggest you to

- Avoid intake of cold carbonated beverages.

- Take throat lozenges and do warm saline gargles.

- Take antibiotic Azithromycin in combination with antiallergic medication Levocetirizine for 5 days.

- Avoid oily and sharp food.

- Drink plenty of fluids.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Treatment For Cough And Sore Throat

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of cough and sore throat which is due to infection of upper respiratory tract. You seems to have flu like symptoms which resolve its own in 3-5 days, as your symptoms persisting you should visit ENT specialist once and get it examined. You should get blood and throat swab test done along with paranasal sinus X-ray and chest X-ray and get it examined. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to - Avoid intake of cold carbonated beverages. - Take throat lozenges and do warm saline gargles. - Take antibiotic Azithromycin in combination with antiallergic medication Levocetirizine for 5 days. - Avoid oily and sharp food. - Drink plenty of fluids. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari