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Suggest Treatment For Sore Throat, Cough And Fever

I am coughing up a lot of mucus - recently had a sore throat, cough and low grade fever but now the mucus is a little bloody. Should I go to my family doctor or could this just be from my sore throat and cough - forget it - I thought I was on a free site when I typed in this question
posted on Thu, 18 Aug 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of sore throat, cough and fever which is due to bacterial infection leading to strep throat.

Need not to worry. I would suggest you to take steam inhalation on daily basis and avoid cold carbonated beverages. Avoid sharp and spicy food and take diphenhydramine and dextromethorphan for 4-5 days. If condition doesn't get better then consult ENT specialist for proper examination and treatment. Go for throat swab test and blood test and start with proper course of antibiotics along with antiinflammatory medications. Take soft foods to avoid irritation to the throat. Throat lozenges one every 4 hours is helpful. Drink lukewarm water throughout the day as it can provide relief.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Treatment For Sore Throat, Cough And Fever

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of sore throat, cough and fever which is due to bacterial infection leading to strep throat. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to take steam inhalation on daily basis and avoid cold carbonated beverages. Avoid sharp and spicy food and take diphenhydramine and dextromethorphan for 4-5 days. If condition doesn t get better then consult ENT specialist for proper examination and treatment. Go for throat swab test and blood test and start with proper course of antibiotics along with antiinflammatory medications. Take soft foods to avoid irritation to the throat. Throat lozenges one every 4 hours is helpful. Drink lukewarm water throughout the day as it can provide relief. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari