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What Causes Persisting Sore Throat Despite Taking Amoxicillin?
Hi Dr, I am suffering from throat pain/sore throat (similar to tonsillitis) for more than a month now. Took 3 courses of antibiotics but still condition persists. it gets worse when I sit in cold room with AC. latest dose antibiotics was amoxillin 1000mg twice daily for a week.
Wed, 9 Oct 2019
Hello,
You have used enough antibiotic course for your sore throat. I suggest you investigate further with throat swab culture for further workup.
Meanwhile, you can take decongestants like levocetirizine for five days. Drink more water.
Don't take excess spicy foods. Kindly revert back with reports once done.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Parth Goswami, General & Family Physician
You have used enough antibiotic course for your sore throat. I suggest you investigate further with throat swab culture for further workup.
Meanwhile, you can take decongestants like levocetirizine for five days. Drink more water.
Don't take excess spicy foods. Kindly revert back with reports once done.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Parth Goswami, General & Family Physician
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