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Suggest Treatment For Cough And Congestion Along With Throat Pain

Ok Hi, I had a really bad cold, really sore throat, cough, sinus infection. Well that has subsided, my cough was horrendous. Now my throat hurts again. I feel like i have a chip stuck. That's how painful it is. Ive been on amox/ augmentin for a week and a half. I had a neg throat culture a week ago when it all started. Everything even my throat started getting better until I had a huge cough attack in the morning to bring up the last of congestion I guess. Well anyways it still hurts to swallow.
Thu, 4 Jun 2015
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Brief answer: COMMON COLD.

Hi..
Can understand your concern..

As per your complain it seems you have a viral infection and antibiotics are not effective in case of viral infection as the antibiotics are active only against bacterial infections.

As you have a sore throat do warm saline gargles..

In case of pain you can take Ibuprofen to relieve from pain and inflammation..

Throat lozenges can be relieving as they help in soothing of the throat..

Avoid taking spicy food..

Avoid smoking or drinking if you do to prevent irritation of throat..

Keep well hydration by taking plenty of water..

Sip on luke warm water throughout the day if possible..

If there is congestion due to cold medicines containing Pseudoephadrine can be taken as a decongestant.

Hope your query is solved..

If you find the answer helpful please write a positive review and click on find this answer helpful as a token of appreciation..

Thanks and regards..
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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Suggest Treatment For Cough And Congestion Along With Throat Pain

Brief answer: COMMON COLD. Hi.. Can understand your concern.. As per your complain it seems you have a viral infection and antibiotics are not effective in case of viral infection as the antibiotics are active only against bacterial infections. As you have a sore throat do warm saline gargles.. In case of pain you can take Ibuprofen to relieve from pain and inflammation.. Throat lozenges can be relieving as they help in soothing of the throat.. Avoid taking spicy food.. Avoid smoking or drinking if you do to prevent irritation of throat.. Keep well hydration by taking plenty of water.. Sip on luke warm water throughout the day if possible.. If there is congestion due to cold medicines containing Pseudoephadrine can be taken as a decongestant. Hope your query is solved.. If you find the answer helpful please write a positive review and click on find this answer helpful as a token of appreciation.. Thanks and regards.. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.