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Suggest Treatment For Sore Throat And Hoarseness

Hi, have had a throat issue for a few weeks. Started with sore throat, then losing my voice for a day to a caugh which lasted for 5 days. Since then I had a week of feeling ok but now I have to clear my throat every minute, nothing coming up, throat feels tight, some cough, no fever. This has lasted for 10 days. Any idea?
Thanks

Linn
posted on Wed, 28 Oct 2015
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Hi..Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concern...

As per your symptoms you have sore throat, which is mostly due to bacterial infection. Following treatment & remedies may be done .
1.Salt Water Gargle- Mix 1 tsp of salt with warm water in a glass. Gargle for roughly 15-20 seconds and spit out. You can repeat this as needed for 2-3 days. Remember to spit the water rather swallowing it.
2.Sucking on cough drop or candy can cause soothening of throat.
3.Take antibiotic like Augemtin 625/Azithromycin 500mg twice aday.
4. You can also take paracetamol tablet it will reduce pain & swelling.

You will start improving in 3 to 4 days.If problem persist visit a physician

Hope this information helps.
Get well soon.
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Suggest Treatment For Sore Throat And Hoarseness

Hi..Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concern... As per your symptoms you have sore throat, which is mostly due to bacterial infection. Following treatment & remedies may be done . 1.Salt Water Gargle- Mix 1 tsp of salt with warm water in a glass. Gargle for roughly 15-20 seconds and spit out. You can repeat this as needed for 2-3 days. Remember to spit the water rather swallowing it. 2.Sucking on cough drop or candy can cause soothening of throat. 3.Take antibiotic like Augemtin 625/Azithromycin 500mg twice aday. 4. You can also take paracetamol tablet it will reduce pain & swelling. You will start improving in 3 to 4 days.If problem persist visit a physician Hope this information helps. Get well soon.