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How Can Sore Throat Be Treated?

If my throat is sore and I am can only whisper, how long should I allow this to persist before seeing a doctor. I have recently gotten over the flu and was checked out in the ER 5 days ago and was prescribed Rx to help reduce the coughing. But now my throat is sore and am losing my voice.
Thu, 26 Apr 2018
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Hello,

As per your query, you have symptoms of sore throat and cough which seems to be due to chronic upper respiratory tract infection due to poor immunity of body.

Need not to worry about it. I would suggest you to do warm saline gargles. Take proper course of antibiotics. Avoid oily and sharp food. Drink plenty of fluids. Apply mist humidifiers in room. Avoid cold carbonated beverages.

You should visit ENT specialist once and get it examined. You should get throat swab test and blood tests and start treatment after proper diagnosis.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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How Can Sore Throat Be Treated?

Hello, As per your query, you have symptoms of sore throat and cough which seems to be due to chronic upper respiratory tract infection due to poor immunity of body. Need not to worry about it. I would suggest you to do warm saline gargles. Take proper course of antibiotics. Avoid oily and sharp food. Drink plenty of fluids. Apply mist humidifiers in room. Avoid cold carbonated beverages. You should visit ENT specialist once and get it examined. You should get throat swab test and blood tests and start treatment after proper diagnosis. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Harry Maheshwari