Hi, I Am Still Waiting On A Reply For My

Posted on Wed, 31 Jul 2019

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Question : Hi, I am still waiting on a reply for my fever and sore throat. How long is the review? Dr, Dorina

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rajat Basak (2 minutes later)

I put some ice on my head to bring down the fever. It did bring it down so I have 99 degrees.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rajat Basak (44 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Hii. Please consult an Ent surgeon. Give a throat swab for culture and sens

Detailed Answer:
Hii. Please consult an Ent surgeon. Give a throat swab for culture and sensitivity to microbiology laboratory and you need to start antibiotic according to the report after prescribed by doctor. Start betadine gargle and antacid. Take paracetamol and anti allergic tablet also. Take steam inhalation. Take more fluids orally. It will resolve within 2 week.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng