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2024-05-06 13:28:51
Good evening, I am suffering from sore throat and little  heaviness at forehead area and eyes area. Body temperature is 99 F . Taking sinarest twice a day. Is this a bacterial or viral infection ? Kindly help me to recover.
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It could be viral, but if symptoms are not coming down or worsening, it indicates secondary bacterial infection. Please consult
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consultation if not better

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Most likely viral infection.Continue Sinarest and do salt water gargles and steam inhalation.If symptoms worsen,it could be due to secondary bacterial infection and you will have to take antibiotics

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It may be acute pharyngitis. You need antibiotic treatment. Consultion needed

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U must be having pharyngitis... Kindly take consultation for treatment

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