Sore throat

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Sore throat

Asked for Female, 47 Years

My mother is having a sore throat past 2 days and had a bit of runny nose in the morning yesterday. She is also having cold which doesn't come out ...like a dry cold...she doesn't have any travel history...is it any serious issue...iam scared

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Dr. Shreha Pathak

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 15 yrs exp Bangalore

Nothing to be scared as of now. Steam inhalation will be helpful. 10 minutes 2 times a day. You can add karvol plus vapocaps in the steam as well.

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If symptoms increase, please consult for the medications.

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Dr. Anand Karthikeyan Head and Neck Surgeon 18 yrs exp Chennai · Accepted Answer

Dr. Anand Karthikeyan

Head and Neck Surgeon 18 yrs exp Chennai

do not panic. just take levocetrizine tab at night. and warm saline gargles atleast 3 times a day. doesnt need covid testing. if there is fever and difficulty in breathing then only seek hospital. otherwise stay calm