Can Infection Of The Wisdom Teeth Cause A Throat Infection And Cold?

Posted on Fri, 2 Feb 2018

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Question : I was just put on anti biotics for an infection with my wisdom teeth and the day after I started dry coughing. My throat is sore and I’m coughing up mostly clear phlegm but it’s hurts my throat to cough and it’s very dry. Is it a cold or something else?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Jolanda (21 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
A viral situation.

Detailed Answer:

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

As you explain the history it seems like a common cold due to a viral situation.

Don't worry you are currently taking antibiotic and the bacterial infections are covered.

You should continue correctly the treatment and add a spray antiseptic for the throat.
You don't have to do anything else.

Hope I have answered your query.

Take care

Dr. Jnikolla, Pulmonologist

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