User Problem Title : Red Sore Throat User Comments :

Posted on Sun, 16 Jun 2019

Question: User Problem title : red sore throat

User Comments : I have been taking Augmenting for 5 days for a sinus infection. I developed a very red, painful sore throat on Friday. It is not improving. I have a few tiny white dots on my epiglottis. Is it possible to develop a separate infection while on Augmentin?
I have been taking Augmenting for 5 days for a sinus infection. I developed a very red, painful...

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rajat Basak (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Hii. You are having acute infection of the nose and acute pharyngitis. It

Detailed Answer:
Hii. You are having acute infection of the nose and acute pharyngitis. It may be that the same infection has involved the pharynx and nasal mucosa. So you continue augmentin tablet for at least 10 days. You should take an anti allergic tablet levocetrizine, steam inhalation, nasoclear nose drop. You need to start betadine gargle as it will decrease the infection. If possible give a throat swab for culture and sensitivity to the laboratory and follow up the report. Please continue to take orally specially more liquids.

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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rajat Basak (16 minutes later)

Thank you. So getting worse or new symptoms midway in taking antibiotic course does not mean antibiotics are not working but need more time? If I still feel bad Tuesday should I go back to clinic?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rajat Basak (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Hii. You have to take full course of antibiotic. In the meantime also visi

Detailed Answer:
Hii. You have to take full course of antibiotic. In the meantime also visit your Ent surgeon because it needs to be followed up. Follow the previous instructions.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T