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Suggest Treatment For Dry Cough And Sore Throat
I have dry cough and sore throat. As suggested by a doctor friend, I took almox 500, 3 times a day paracetamol 500, 2 times a day and a dry cough syrup-twice daily for 5 days. During those 5 days of time, my sore throat had almost gone and cough also got reduced. After 5 days, when I stopped taking these medicines, cough and sore throat problems have increased. Should I continue the same medicine for some more time or what else do you suggest?
Mon, 8 Feb 2016
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of dry cough and sore throat which seems to be due to chest infection/ chronic upper respiratory tract infection. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to do warm saline gargles. You should visit ENT specialist once and get it examined. You should avoid cold carbonated beverages and intake of outside food. You should get paranasal sinus x-ray done along with throat swab test and blood tests and start treatment after proper diagnosis. You should for fine needle and aspiration cytology as well. Take proper course of antibiotics. Avoid oily and sharp food. Drink plenty of fluids. Apply mist humidifiers in room.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of dry cough and sore throat which seems to be due to chest infection/ chronic upper respiratory tract infection. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to do warm saline gargles. You should visit ENT specialist once and get it examined. You should avoid cold carbonated beverages and intake of outside food. You should get paranasal sinus x-ray done along with throat swab test and blood tests and start treatment after proper diagnosis. You should for fine needle and aspiration cytology as well. Take proper course of antibiotics. Avoid oily and sharp food. Drink plenty of fluids. Apply mist humidifiers in room.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Harry Maheshwari
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