Suggest Treatment For Persistent Cold And Sore Throat

Posted on Mon, 19 Dec 2016

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Mon, 19 Dec 2016 Answered on

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Question : My son had a cold and sore thoat for a few days the cold went away but his thoat hurts when he swallows
and he has a a cough both for almost 2 weeks now nothing is swollen and he doesn't have strep I am going to call a ear nose throat doc. do you have any sugestions

there are no visible signs in his mouth so what could it be

Answered by Dr. Saddiq Ulabidin (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
May need antibiotics course and anti histamines

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 your son had been experiencing lately. Based on the history you have shared, it seems as if he is suffering from an acute attack of upper airway infection which can be pharyngitis or of throat or tonsils weren't inflammed then tonsillitis is ruled out. Their are many other causative bugs even if strep swab is negative.

He may need to have a course of antibiotics like augmentin or azithromycin alongwith anti histamines like cetrizine or loratidine. OTC analgesics or anti inflammatory drugs like acetaminophen will also help with pain and swelling.

Saline water gargles may be continued in between and cold drinks and greasy oily foods should be avoided.

Wishing him a quick recovery. If you have any more questions, feel free to ask. Regards.

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