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Suggest Remedy For Sore Throat, Cough And Nasal Drip
Hi, I have been sick for a few days. Home from work today. I work at a nursing home. Many residents and some coworkers have something. They just call it an upper respiratory thing . I have a very painful sore throat, some coughing, some mucous draining down throat, when sniffling mainly, and fatigue. Also laryngitis. is this contagious? Does it have a specific name? How best to treat it. (I have low income and no insurance. Thank you.
Thu, 28 May 2020
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Your symptoms represent upper respiratory tract infection.You require antibiotics like amoxycillin and clavulanic acid thrice a day for 3 to 5 days.Antihistamines should also be taken at night.
Salt water mouth gargling and steam inhalation twice a day can be beneficial.Adequate hydration is also essential.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards
Dr.Saranya Ramadoss, General and Family Physician
Your symptoms represent upper respiratory tract infection.You require antibiotics like amoxycillin and clavulanic acid thrice a day for 3 to 5 days.Antihistamines should also be taken at night.
Salt water mouth gargling and steam inhalation twice a day can be beneficial.Adequate hydration is also essential.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards
Dr.Saranya Ramadoss, General and Family Physician
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