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Sore throat and coughing

2018-03-04 03:44:24
I am feeling a sore throat for 3 days.I have tried gargling but not to much avail. And coughing,which becomes too much at night while sleeping.
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You seem to be suffering from viral upper respiratory tract infection which is a common type of throat infection in this season. You may need to take antibiotics, cough syrups and antiseptic mouth gargle for few days for faster recovery
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Consult nearby ENT specialist for confirmation of diagnosis and appropriate treatment if required

Answered2018-03-06 02:28:48

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