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What Is The Treatment For Sore Throat , Nasal Congestion And Headache?
I have been sick for nearly 2 weeks. What started as a sore throat has turned into a persistent cough, nasal congestion, and a near constant headache which has made me sensitive to light and sound. My sore throat went away after a few days but my neck still feels swollen and tender, and along with these other symptoms It s making it difficult to sleep. Is this just a cold I should wait out or should I go to the doctor?
Mon, 20 Jul 2020
Hi,
Noted your history of being sick for hte last 2 weeks with sore throat, nasal congestion and headache.
2 weeks is a long time to suffer and may indicate more towards bacterial infection as viral ones usually takes 3 to 5 days of natural cure unless there is recurrent exposure to people with viral fever.
Hence I would advise you teh following:
Consult your Doctor for clinical evalaution, examiantion and investigations of throat swab, tests of blood and as needed.
You will be started on prescription based antibiotics, anti-inflammatory medicines, oral and topical nasal decongestants.
Take Betadine gargles.
Multivitamins and mineral.
Bed rest.
Complete the courses.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. T. Chandrakant, ENT & General Surgeon
Noted your history of being sick for hte last 2 weeks with sore throat, nasal congestion and headache.
2 weeks is a long time to suffer and may indicate more towards bacterial infection as viral ones usually takes 3 to 5 days of natural cure unless there is recurrent exposure to people with viral fever.
Hence I would advise you teh following:
Consult your Doctor for clinical evalaution, examiantion and investigations of throat swab, tests of blood and as needed.
You will be started on prescription based antibiotics, anti-inflammatory medicines, oral and topical nasal decongestants.
Take Betadine gargles.
Multivitamins and mineral.
Bed rest.
Complete the courses.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. T. Chandrakant, ENT & General Surgeon
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