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Question : ive had a sore throat and a bit of a cold for 2 days now. please advise
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Answered by Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju (25 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
upper respiratory tract infection.

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX
Your symptoms suggest of upper respiratory tract infection.
If I were your treating doctor I would suggest you cetrizine 5 mg twice a day.
Nasoclear nasal saline drops, instill 2 drops in each nostril for 4-6 times a day. Steam inhalation twice a day after nasal drops.
Salt water or betadine gargles twice a day.
If you will not get relief from sore throat after 2 days then I suggest you antibiotics like azithromycin 500 mg after lunch once a day for 3 days. This is a prescribed medication.
If you have any queries I will be happy to help you.
Thank you.
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Suggest Treatment For Sore Throat And Cold

Brief Answer: upper respiratory tract infection. Detailed Answer: Hello XXXX Your symptoms suggest of upper respiratory tract infection. If I were your treating doctor I would suggest you cetrizine 5 mg twice a day. Nasoclear nasal saline drops, instill 2 drops in each nostril for 4-6 times a day. Steam inhalation twice a day after nasal drops. Salt water or betadine gargles twice a day. If you will not get relief from sore throat after 2 days then I suggest you antibiotics like azithromycin 500 mg after lunch once a day for 3 days. This is a prescribed medication. If you have any queries I will be happy to help you. Thank you.