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Tried Different Antibiotics For Sore Throat. No Relief. Need Help
hi, i have had a sore throat of and on for the last six months, i've been to the doctors three or four times and been prescribed three lots of antibiotics and at moment a antibiotic mouth wash. the antibiotics seem to work for a few days then symptoms returned, the mouth wash just keeps symptoms less severe. i,am 69 years old and in reasonably good health. john
Mon, 10 Jun 2013
Welcome to hcm.
There is no need to start antibiotics every time.
It looks to be some what allergic in pattern,and you have to find out it your self.
Is it after some food,chilled consuming,any typical atmosphere,dusty,smoky area.....????
just do warm water gargle every day,avoid spicy,oily and chilled food.
Also avoid aerated,flavored drinks.
Tab. levocetrizine with some nsaid will be helpful but better consult your ent for perfect line management.
There is no need to start antibiotics every time.
It looks to be some what allergic in pattern,and you have to find out it your self.
Is it after some food,chilled consuming,any typical atmosphere,dusty,smoky area.....????
just do warm water gargle every day,avoid spicy,oily and chilled food.
Also avoid aerated,flavored drinks.
Tab. levocetrizine with some nsaid will be helpful but better consult your ent for perfect line management.
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