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Suggest Treatment For Sore Throat

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Posted on Mon, 1 Dec 2014
Question: Throat all of a sudden became sore tonight. Cant seem to get it cleared. Yes, I am A smoker.
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Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney (11 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
I need further details.

Detailed Answer:
Welcome To HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney.
I understand your concern.
It seems you have caught an Upper Respiratory Tract Infection.
I would like to know Following to help you better:
1. Any fever?
2. Any pain in throat?
3. Any sneezing or cold?
4. Any body aches?
Revert with these details, so that I can discuss the treatment part with you.
Stay Healthy.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Anshul Varshney (4 minutes later)
No fever. I was a little sore the last few days and sneezed a few times the last few days. Throat is sore now, just in the last 3 or 4 hours.
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Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney (4 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Get Following medicines.

Detailed Answer:
Welcome again.
Yes. You have URTI only.
Start on following :
1. Tab Azithromycin 500 mg once a day.
2. Tab Levocetrizine 5mg once a day.
3. Warm saline gargles.
4. Tab Paracetamol on as on when required basis for fever.
Follow this advise for three days, you will be fine.
I would advise you to quit smoking.
Stay Healthy.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Anshul Varshney (19 minutes later)
No fever. I was sore and sneezing the last few days. Throat has been sore for the last 4 hours only. Resending this not sure if last one went thru.
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Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
I got that.

Detailed Answer:
Dear Friend.
I got your last message.
Don't worry.
Follow as advised.
You will be fine in 3 days.
Stay Healthy.
Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Suggest Treatment For Sore Throat

Brief Answer: I need further details. Detailed Answer: Welcome To HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney. I understand your concern. It seems you have caught an Upper Respiratory Tract Infection. I would like to know Following to help you better: 1. Any fever? 2. Any pain in throat? 3. Any sneezing or cold? 4. Any body aches? Revert with these details, so that I can discuss the treatment part with you. Stay Healthy.