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Suggest Treatment For Sever Upper Respiratory Infection And Sores On The Lips

I have been suffering with an upper respiratory infection for about three weeks and prescribed antibiotics, which now I am on my third round on Augmentin now. My tongue is severely red and have cold sores all over lips. Can you tell me what I can do to relieve this pain.
Mon, 18 Jan 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

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

As per your complain it seems that you have a viral infection leading to cold sores and red tongue also known as Glossitis can be secondary to inflammation caused due to viral infection while it can also be a side effect of antibiotic augmentin..
I would suggest you to start gargling with a numbing mouthwash to relieve pain in mouth.
Take multivitamin supplements..
Take anti-inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen to reduce inflammation and pain..
You can do warm saline gargles..
In case if there are also cold sores caused by Herpes Simplex Virus 1 you should also be advised to take antiviral medications like oral and topical treatment will Acyclovir, Valacyclovir,Famicyclovir etc..
You can also do steam inhalations, sip on warm water and chew Vitamin C pellets to relieve cold symptoms..
Decongestants like Phenylephrine and anti allergics like benadryl can also help..


Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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Suggest Treatment For Sever Upper Respiratory Infection And Sores On The Lips

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain it seems that you have a viral infection leading to cold sores and red tongue also known as Glossitis can be secondary to inflammation caused due to viral infection while it can also be a side effect of antibiotic augmentin.. I would suggest you to start gargling with a numbing mouthwash to relieve pain in mouth. Take multivitamin supplements.. Take anti-inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen to reduce inflammation and pain.. You can do warm saline gargles.. In case if there are also cold sores caused by Herpes Simplex Virus 1 you should also be advised to take antiviral medications like oral and topical treatment will Acyclovir, Valacyclovir,Famicyclovir etc.. You can also do steam inhalations, sip on warm water and chew Vitamin C pellets to relieve cold symptoms.. Decongestants like Phenylephrine and anti allergics like benadryl can also help.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.