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Sore Throat
I have a sore throat for the second day today. Seems a throat infection due to weather change. What should I do ?
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Kindly discuss for your concern
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Do gargle
Take steam daily.
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Start warm water gargles
Steam inhalation
Lozenges 3 times a day
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connect to doctor for medication
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Salt water gargling
Steam inhalation with karvol capsule
Drink more water
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u l need to start medication
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Saline gargle and steam inhalation may be beneficial
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Medication under prescription is advisable
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Avoid cold items
Take steam
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Salt water gargles
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Take strepsils lozenges for 3-4 times a day
If you develop new symptoms then you can start medication
Gargling with warm water with salt thrice a day
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Seems to be a case of urti
Take general measures
.Moist warm air can help soothe the oral and nasal passages that become more irritated with dry air. This can make breathing easier and nasal secretions looser and easier to discharge.
Some simple ways to do this are:
1.making steam in the shower by turning on the hot water (without going under it) and breathing the steamed air;
2.drinking warm beverages (hot tea, hot chocolate, warm milk);
3.using a vaporizer to create humidity in the room; and
4.avoid cold, dry air if possible.
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Dr. Khushboo
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8 yrs exp
New Delhi
Gargle . Discuss with physician
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Dr. Priyanka Reddy
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5 yrs exp
Nellore
Do salt water gargling thrice daily
Steam inhalation once daily
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consult for proper medications
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