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What Causes Hoarseness While On Medication For Shingles?
I have been diagnosed with Shingles and have had two rounds of an antiviral medications. My problem now is that I have so much congestion and hoarseness that I can t seem to get rid of. I m going on about 4 weeks of this. Is this related to the shingles.
Wed, 16 May 2018
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Dr. Kirti Bhise,
General & Family Physician's Response
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Hoarseness may be due to herpes infection only. Compilation of shingle only. It is a viral disease causing upper respiratory to lower respiratory tract infection also. Take warm saline water, gargle trice daily and continue the treatment for shingles.
In case of wet cough you can take antibiotics.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Hoarseness may be due to herpes infection only. Compilation of shingle only. It is a viral disease causing upper respiratory to lower respiratory tract infection also. Take warm saline water, gargle trice daily and continue the treatment for shingles.
In case of wet cough you can take antibiotics.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
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