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Acute Pharyngitis

Acute pharyngitis occurs due to inflammation of the pharynx. The common symptoms of pharyngitis are fever, fatigue, headache, runny nose, sneezing, and body ache. It is managed by taking rest, and saltwater gargling helps a lot. Taking Acetaminophen provides some relief.

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Why do I have throat pain even after taking medicines for acute pharyngitis?

Query: Hello doctor, I am suffering from acute pharyngitis for the past five years. I used the following medicines in these two weeks. Tablet Paracetamol, CPmaleate 4 mg, Clarithromycin 250 mg, Diclofenac sodium, Voveran, Cetrizine, and Cefuroxime sodium 250 mg. But still, I am suffering from throat pain ...  Read Full »


Dr. Mishra Pransunchandra Akhileshchandra

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through all your prescriptions. (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The antibiotics that you have taken are broad-spectrum (strong), and if it was bacterial you should have improved. The reason for your condition I feel is viral and reflux associat...  Read Full »

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