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Suggest Remedy For Sore Throat And Sinus Infection

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Posted on Fri, 13 Mar 2015
Question: I started with a sinus type cold on Monday last week. By Wednesday I have laryngitis type issue, no sore throat but a really dry cough, and no voice for the last 4 days. I coughed so hard last night I threw up every thing I had all day. I also can't stop blowing my nose, but it is clear. I coughed up phelm a few times and that is clear too. I don't have a fever, but feel feverish with a slight headache. Would an antibiotic help?
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Answered by Dr. Rakesh Sharma (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Cefixime and azithromycin combination will help.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to HCM.
I am Dr Rakesh Sharma answering your query.
I can understand your concern.
You should start with broad spectrum antibiotic like cefixime and azithromycin combination.
Warm saline gargle and steam inhalation will help immensely.
For malaise you can take ibuprofen SOS.
Use cough syrup containing dextromethorphan.
Hope I have answered your query.
If any thing else you are welcome.
Good luck.
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Suggest Remedy For Sore Throat And Sinus Infection

Brief Answer: Cefixime and azithromycin combination will help. Detailed Answer: Hello, Welcome to HCM. I am Dr Rakesh Sharma answering your query. I can understand your concern. You should start with broad spectrum antibiotic like cefixime and azithromycin combination. Warm saline gargle and steam inhalation will help immensely. For malaise you can take ibuprofen SOS. Use cough syrup containing dextromethorphan. Hope I have answered your query. If any thing else you are welcome. Good luck.