Suggest Treatment For Pharyngitis

Posted on Thu, 17 Apr 2014

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Question : For last 4 days I'm having cold and cough in my chest. Due to lack of time I've not yet consulted to any physicians. I'm taking Novaclav-625 tablet as recommended by local medical store. But I'm feeling it's not helping me. There's still cough coming out of chest. Also there is bit pain in my tonsil. Please recommend something for recovery.

Answered by Dr. T Shobha Deepak (-4 hours later)

Brief Answer: Warm saline gargling will be effective Detailed Answer: Namasthe Welcome to Healthcare-Magic Greetings of the day Dear Mr XXXXXXX It's likely that you are having Pharyngitis. I would suggest you the following 1. Warm saline gargling : To a glass of lukewarm water add two spoon of common table salt. Gargle throat with it thrice a day. 2. Decoction : to a cup of milk + 20 tulsi leaves + 1 spoon of turmeric + 5 black pepper + 2 spoon of sugar. Drink it hot twice a day 3. Syrup Ambrodil plus 7 ml thrice a day 4. Tablet Azithromycin 500 mg once daily for 3 days. It will definitely be helpful. Take care Best Regards Dr T Shobha Deepak MBBS, MD

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