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Suggest Remedies For Sinus Drainage, Hoarseness In The Voice And Sore Throat
Question: I have sinus drainage, hoarse voice, head ache and a little sore throat. It has been getting slowly worse for about a week. Yesterday I started taking pseudophedrine and today guiafesin to break up congession. Should I take anything else?
Brief Answer:
You may need antibiotics and continue anti histamines and decongestants
Detailed Answer:
Hi! Welcome to health care magic! Thanks for sharing your concerns with us. We will try to help you in best way possible.
First of all, it is sad to know what you had been experiencing lately. Based on the history you have shared, it seems as if you are suffering from an acute attack of upper respiratory infection. If it's not settling for a week now, you need to get it reviewed by an ENT specialist and may need an antibiotics course like azithromycin or augmentin for few days and need to continue anti histamines preferably cetrizine or loratidine.
Using nasal decongestants will also help. Meanwhile OTC analgesics like acetaminophen can be used for symptomatic relief like body aches or soreness related to the rest of the symptoms.
Gargles with XXXXXXX warm saline water and steam inhalations will help. Avoid direct exposure to cold and keep as much warm as possible.
Wishing you a speedy recovery. Hope this has answered your query, if you have any more questions, feel free to ask. Regards
You may need antibiotics and continue anti histamines and decongestants
Detailed Answer:
Hi! Welcome to health care magic! Thanks for sharing your concerns with us. We will try to help you in best way possible.
First of all, it is sad to know what you had been experiencing lately. Based on the history you have shared, it seems as if you are suffering from an acute attack of upper respiratory infection. If it's not settling for a week now, you need to get it reviewed by an ENT specialist and may need an antibiotics course like azithromycin or augmentin for few days and need to continue anti histamines preferably cetrizine or loratidine.
Using nasal decongestants will also help. Meanwhile OTC analgesics like acetaminophen can be used for symptomatic relief like body aches or soreness related to the rest of the symptoms.
Gargles with XXXXXXX warm saline water and steam inhalations will help. Avoid direct exposure to cold and keep as much warm as possible.
Wishing you a speedy recovery. Hope this has answered your query, if you have any more questions, feel free to ask. Regards
Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.
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