Cam Tylnol Ans Hot Or Cold Help With Throat Irritation

Posted on Tue, 26 Sep 2023

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Question : Hello hopefully someone can help me … sat I started having irritation in my throat sunday on and off dry coughing and yesterday on and off cough lost my voice .. no covid no other symptoms but a sore throat and cough all vitals are normal .. my dr is closed today … what can I do to help with this I am assuming it is viral ? Cam tylnol ans hot or cold help with throat

Answered by Dr. Diwashish Biswas (11 hours later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Seems like viral sore throat.
Take paracetamol, gargle with betadine.
And take antihistamines like cetrizine.
Meanwhile get tests, cbc and throat swab culture and sensitivity test done.

I Hope Your Query is clear now.
Thank You.

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