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What are the remedies for chronic cold with sore throat?

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Hi doctor,

I am a 34-year-old female. I had been suffering from a bad sore throat and cold since last week. I took the tablet Azee 500 mg for five days but still, there was no relief and later the doctor prescribed the tablet Augmentin for another five days. I am worried that taking these antibiotics back-to-back might cause antibiotic resistance. Also, I have had a sore throat repeatedly. I do not drink or eat anything cold, like ice cream or similar things but still, this happens very frequently. What can I do to prevent these episodes of sore throats? Please help.
Answered by Dr. C. Elanchezhian

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MD General Medicine

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Hi,

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I am here to provide you with the best medical advice.

Since you are having recurrent upper respiratory tract infection, I suggest you do the following investigations:

  1. CBC (complete blood count).
  2. Throat swab culture and sensitivity.
  3. Chest X-ray PA (posterior-anterior) view and review.

In the meantime, I suggest you take the following medications:

  1. Take a tablet of Ciprofloxacin (Cipro) 500 mg once in the morning and another at night.
  2. Take a tablet of Montelukast and Fexofenadine (Montair FX) one in the morning and another at night.
  3. Take a tablet of Acebrophylline and Acetylcysteine (Pulmoclear) one in the morning and another at night for three days.
  4. Take 5 ml of Phenylephrine plus Chlorpheniramine maleate plus Dextromethorphan hydrobromide (Ascoril D) 5 ml three times daily.

Kindly follow up with the report of the suggested investigations.

I wish you good health.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At February 22, 2024
Reviewed At December 9, 2025

Education:

MD General Medicine

Professional Bio:

Dr. C. Elanchezhian is a specialist in General and Internal Medicine, recognized for his extensive expertise and dedication to patient care. With decades of experience, he focuses on diagnosing and managing a wide range of medical conditions. His approach emphasizes compassionate care, accurate diagnosis, and effective treatment to promote long-term health and well-being.

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Dr. C. Elanchezhian
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Education:

MD General Medicine

Professional Bio:

Dr. C. Elanchezhian is a specialist in General and Internal Medicine, recognized for his extensive expertise and dedication to patient care. With decades of experience, he focuses on diagnosing and managing a wide range of medical conditions. His approach emphasizes compassionate care, accurate diagnosis, and effective treatment to promote long-term health and well-being.

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