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Suggest Treatment For Strep Throat And Headache
I went to the doctor last wednesday and tested positive for Strep Throat.. well my throat is better now, but I have this bad cough. I have coughed so much that my left side of my ribs hurt and my head hurts when I cough also. What should I do.. try to get in to see my doctor or is there something over the counter I can take.
Mon, 9 Nov 2020
Hello,
Strep Throat can sometime leave with a troublesome post infective cough which may persist for few weeks. Is the cough dry (Most common scenario)? You can take:
1. Tab Claritin 10mg for 7 days to reduce any irritation in the throat
2. Warm saline gargles (To relieve congestion)
3. Honey in warm water with some fresh mint leaves (Helps to soothe the throat)
4. Cough syrup like Nyquil or Mucinex could be helpful
5. Sinex nasal spray 2 puffs Once a day (if nasal blockage / post nasal dripping)
If symptoms persists, then please visit your local ENT doctor for further assessment and management.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Omair Choudhry, Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist
Strep Throat can sometime leave with a troublesome post infective cough which may persist for few weeks. Is the cough dry (Most common scenario)? You can take:
1. Tab Claritin 10mg for 7 days to reduce any irritation in the throat
2. Warm saline gargles (To relieve congestion)
3. Honey in warm water with some fresh mint leaves (Helps to soothe the throat)
4. Cough syrup like Nyquil or Mucinex could be helpful
5. Sinex nasal spray 2 puffs Once a day (if nasal blockage / post nasal dripping)
If symptoms persists, then please visit your local ENT doctor for further assessment and management.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Omair Choudhry, Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist
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