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2020-03-25 12:13:42
My mother is having sore throat since 4 days...she has taken medicines from a physician but still the throat is as sore as it was...she had runny nose in the morning 2 days back...she has no travel history...is it serious?...what to do?...iam scared...her throat feels dry and sore
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After 3 days ...its get infected with bacteria..you add Tab Azax 500mg of x 5 days +syrp Alex 7.5ml tds+Tab calpol 500mg tds
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only in case of high fever/chest pain/breathing difficulty ...get worried ..and show nearby hospital..otherwise stay home
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salt water gargles thrice a day

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Since she has no travel history and no exposure ( u have not mentioned that though) u need not worry. Just observe. It will be gud to start with an antibiotic. Consult and if possible put a photo of the throat

Answered2020-03-25 12:57:16

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Hi...based on the history u have provided...seems like she is having URTI...most probably a viral infection...since she has no travel history or history of contact with a person with recent travel history...it is mostly a common viral infection..
Next Steps
syp.alex 5ml twice daily, tab.calpol one tab twice daily, salt water gargling,steam inhalation...ask her to stay indoors for next week or so
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if she starts to have any difficulty in breathing or high grade fever...approach nearest hospital!!

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