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Sore throat and cold
I have been experiencing a sore throat along with a mild cold for the past four to five days. It started gradually, but the discomfort in my throat has continued, making it a bit difficult to speak and swallow at times. The cold symptoms have also lingered, causing slight congestion and an overall feeling of tiredness.
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Take lozenges thrice a day
Do warm water gargles twice a day
Take tablet azee 500 mg once a day for three days
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Can you tell me what measures were taken when you felt unwell? . I can help you with that okay. Need not worry.
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T amoxyclav 625 mg tid 3 d
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1. For sore throat & pain
• Paracetamol 650 mg – 1 tablet every 8 hours as needed
(Helps with throat pain, feverish feeling, body ache)
2. For congestion / cold symptoms
• Levocetirizine 5 mg – 1 tablet at night for 3–5 days
(Reduces runny nose, congestion, sneezing)
3. For throat irritation & swelling
• Warm saline gargles – 3–4 times/day
• betadine mouth gargles (if available) – 2–3 times/day
OR
• Strepsils / Vicks throat lozenges – 3–4/day
Next Steps
For blocked nose (if needed)
• Steam inhalation – 5–7 minutes, twice/day
• Nasal saline spray (e.g., otrivin Saline or generic) – 3–4 times/day
(Avoid decongestant nasal drops unless symptoms are severe.)
• Keep good hydration: warm water, soups, lukewarm fluids.
• Avoid cold drinks, curd, fried foods for 2–3 days.
• Rest well—viral infections often take 5–7 days to settle.
• Continue symptomatic medicines for 3–5 days.
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Seek an in-person checkup if she develops:
• High fever >101°F for more than 48 hours
• Worsening throat pain or cannot swallow
• White patches on tonsils (possible bacterial infection)
• Persistent symptoms >7–10 days
• Any breathing difficulty
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Tab allergo m twice daily for 3 days
Gargle with luke warm water
Avoid soicy and cold food
Rest all ok
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Need details on your allergic bistory to medicines before prescribing any medications.
Also few more details on the current illness.
Kindly consult a physician.
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Betadine gargle add 3ml solution in hot to warm water gargle it before meals two times.
Azee500 one per day after food for 3to5.
Zerodol sp three times a day after food for five days.
Montek lc one at night for five days.
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Jaipur
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
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Dehradun
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