Hi, I smoke hookah daily for years and just recently I got a cold but my sore throat has lasted me a month even when all other symptoms of my cold have gone. Sore throat gets worse during an right hour shift at work without drinking water and when I m going to sleep and when I wake up. Sometimes I can t sleep because it hurts so bad to swallow. After a hot shower I hock up dark brown mucus.
I have gone through your query and I understand your concerns.
Your symptoms are caused by bacterial pharyngitis. Pharyngitis is the inflammation of the pharynx and it causes sore throat. To treat pharyngitis you can take antibiotic medications.
A physical examination by your General and Family Physician, a complete blood count and an urine tests are necessary in order to check your health condition. An antibiogram is also necessary an it will help your doctor in determining the right antibiotic medication.
All the best. Dr. Behar.
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What Is The Treatment For Cold And Sore Throat?
Hi, thank you for posting. I have gone through your query and I understand your concerns. Your symptoms are caused by bacterial pharyngitis. Pharyngitis is the inflammation of the pharynx and it causes sore throat. To treat pharyngitis you can take antibiotic medications. A physical examination by your General and Family Physician, a complete blood count and an urine tests are necessary in order to check your health condition. An antibiogram is also necessary an it will help your doctor in determining the right antibiotic medication. All the best. Dr. Behar.