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What Causes Persistent Sore Throat?

Hello. My 25 year old daughter has a persistent soar throat (6 days now). She does not have a fever. She want to her doctor (different state) for a rapid strep test - negative. Now her ear and the side of her face also hurt. Time to call the doctor again? What do you recommend?
Thu, 15 Sep 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of sore throat which is due to inflammation of tonsils and due to persistence of respiratory tract infection.

Need not to worry. I would suggest you to take throat lozenges and do warm saline gargles. Avoid oily and sharp food. Drink plenty of fluids and avoid cold carbonated beverages. You should take steam inhalation as well. You should take antibiotic Levofloxacin in combination with antiallergic medication Levocetirizine. Visit ENT specialist once and get it examined. You should get blood and throat swab test done and get it examined. Start treatment after proper prescription.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Persistent Sore Throat?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of sore throat which is due to inflammation of tonsils and due to persistence of respiratory tract infection. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to take throat lozenges and do warm saline gargles. Avoid oily and sharp food. Drink plenty of fluids and avoid cold carbonated beverages. You should take steam inhalation as well. You should take antibiotic Levofloxacin in combination with antiallergic medication Levocetirizine. Visit ENT specialist once and get it examined. You should get blood and throat swab test done and get it examined. Start treatment after proper prescription. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari