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Suggest Medication For Throat Infection

hello Dr. Naveen, my name is sunny jindal, i am from india, my age is 24 and i have problem of throat infectin.i took antibiotics for nearly one month earlier for vires infection but latter for bacterial infection. my throat though responded but is not properly okay till now, and i have feeling of having something in throat, i am very much worried pls help me
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Suffering from chronic pharyngitis

Causes of chronic pharyngitis

Tonsillitis (infection of the tonsils)
Strep throat
Allergies
Mononucleosis (also referred to as mono)
Inhaling air pollutants
Smoking
Influenza (the flu)
Inhaling through the mouth instead of the nose


Etiological factor or causative agent must be eradicated for resolution of Pharyngitis
Eg. Stop smoking, abstain from alcohol and cold, irritant food.
Voice rest is essential
Speech therapy where faulty voice production is seen
Warm Saline gargles may be soothing and even relieves pain and irritation.
Mandl’s paint can be applied to mucosa of pharynx

If symptoms not improved consult your doctor.


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Suggest Medication For Throat Infection

Suffering from chronic pharyngitis Causes of chronic pharyngitis Tonsillitis (infection of the tonsils) Strep throat Allergies Mononucleosis (also referred to as mono) Inhaling air pollutants Smoking Influenza (the flu) Inhaling through the mouth instead of the nose Etiological factor or causative agent must be eradicated for resolution of Pharyngitis Eg. Stop smoking, abstain from alcohol and cold, irritant food. Voice rest is essential Speech therapy where faulty voice production is seen Warm Saline gargles may be soothing and even relieves pain and irritation. Mandl’s paint can be applied to mucosa of pharynx If symptoms not improved consult your doctor.