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What Causes Difficulty In Swallowing Saliva?
My saliva is thick & uncomfortable to swallow. I m 67 & I ve had a number of strep throats, but not for 12 years. I m pretty sure one is starting. It comes on fast. I happen to have a z-pak & I d like to start now. If it is strep it gets very uncomfortable quickly
Tue, 16 Oct 2018
Hi,
Your symptoms can be related to a strep infection.
But, I would recommend doing the throat culture before taking the antibiotics.
Meanwhile, I would suggest taking the anti-inflammatory medication such as Ibuprofen.
I also recommend using throat spray for antibacterial properties.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi,
General & Family Physician
Your symptoms can be related to a strep infection.
But, I would recommend doing the throat culture before taking the antibiotics.
Meanwhile, I would suggest taking the anti-inflammatory medication such as Ibuprofen.
I also recommend using throat spray for antibacterial properties.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi,
General & Family Physician
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