Suggest Treatment For Throat Infection In Children

Posted on Sun, 29 May 2016

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Question : My 13 year old daughter is suffering from a severe throat infection, she has lost her voice completely and tonsils hurt. She has some fever and severe head ache. Thus far she has taken 1 tab of altrocin at 9:30 am this morning.

Answered by Dr. Krunal Karade (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Your daughter are most probably having severe URTI

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the query.

I have read your query , reviewed your medications and understand your concern.
After reading your clinical history it appears that your daughter are most probably having severe upper respiratory track infection (URTI).

If I were your treating Doctor for this case , I would advice
consult ENT specialist for examination , investigation & management .

Till then , i would advice
use Antiseptic betadine Mouth Wash twice daily ,
tab paracetamol thrice daily ,
Antihistaminic Tab Claritin (Loratadine 5 mg) at night &
complete the course of althrocin .

You will get relief .

Hope this information helpful to you .If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.

Regards.

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