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Suggest Remedy For Sore Throat And Cold Caused By Bronchitis

Hi, I think I have a cold or it might be bronchitis. What does it mean if I am getting yellow and green mucus and coughing it up from my lungs making it hard to breath. I also have congestion, sore throat and swollen tonsils and fluid in my ear that isn t draining, and right ear pops and cracks when I blow my nose. Saw an NP today who prescribes Azithromycin and I know that is for bacteria, not cold or flu. How does Dr. know what I have without getting a culture? Virus or bacteria?
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Hi Dear,

welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of sore throat and cold caused by bronchitis which seems to be due to upper respiratory tract infection/ lung infection. Poor immunity of body is contributing factor for your condition. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to take antibiotics like Augmentin or Azithromycin for 5 days. You should take anti-inflammatory painkiller Ibuprofen for relief from pain and inflammation. Chew a Vitamin C pellet daily. Do warm saline gargles.
Gargle with an antimicrobial mouthwash. You should take steam inhalation with vaporizers. Avoid spicy, hot and sharp food substances. You should avoid cold carbonated beverages. Visit ENT specialist once and get throat culture and sputum test done to find out exact cause of your infection bacterial/viral and start treatment accordingly.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Remedy For Sore Throat And Cold Caused By Bronchitis

Hi Dear, welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of sore throat and cold caused by bronchitis which seems to be due to upper respiratory tract infection/ lung infection. Poor immunity of body is contributing factor for your condition. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to take antibiotics like Augmentin or Azithromycin for 5 days. You should take anti-inflammatory painkiller Ibuprofen for relief from pain and inflammation. Chew a Vitamin C pellet daily. Do warm saline gargles. Gargle with an antimicrobial mouthwash. You should take steam inhalation with vaporizers. Avoid spicy, hot and sharp food substances. You should avoid cold carbonated beverages. Visit ENT specialist once and get throat culture and sputum test done to find out exact cause of your infection bacterial/viral and start treatment accordingly. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari