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What causes persistent sore throat despite antibiotics?

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Hi doctor,

I am a 36-year-old male with a weight of 189.59 lb and a height of five feet eleven inches. I have a sore throat for more than two weeks. But I am taking antibiotics for seven days. I do not have any relief. I feel like something is stuck in my throat. I have a mild headache without fever. My pain scale ranges from 4 to 6 out of ten. I gargle my mouth every three hours using Difflam-C. Please suggest.

Answered by Dr. Bruce Eric Hudkins

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Doctor of Medicine

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Dr. Bruce Eric Hudkins is a practicing Otolaryngologist (ENT) in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He graduated in 1992 from OU College of Medicine and then completed his residency in ENT at Rush Presbyterian St. Luke's College of Medicine in Chicago, matriculating in 1997. He received board certification from the American Board of Otolaryngology. He has 31 years of clinical experience and currently practicing at ENT Specialists of Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States, and is involved in the training of residents in Otolaryngology at OSU Medical Center.

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If your condition gets worse with antibiotics, then you can have a likely cause of thrush. It is a yeast infection affecting the throat after taking antibiotics and steroid treatment. You can take Fluconazole 150 mg daily for ten days. You can also take Clindamycin 450 mg three times a day for ten days. If you are allergic to it, then you can take Augmentin 625 mg (Amoxicillin with Clavulanic acid) twice a day for ten days. You can consult an ENT (ear, nose, and throat) doctor to rule out peritonsillar abscess or any other cause.

Medically reviewed by Dr. Sneha Kannan
Published At March 27, 2020
Reviewed At June 5, 2024

Education:

Doctor of Medicine

Professional Bio:

Dr. Bruce Eric Hudkins is a practicing Otolaryngologist (ENT) in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He graduated in 1992 from OU College of Medicine and then completed his residency in ENT at Rush Presbyterian St. Luke's College of Medicine in Chicago, matriculating in 1997. He received board certification from the American Board of Otolaryngology. He has 31 years of clinical experience and currently practicing at ENT Specialists of Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States, and is involved in the training of residents in Otolaryngology at OSU Medical Center.

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BDS

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Dr. Sneha Kannan is a skilled Dental Surgeon with expertise in providing general dental care, including scaling, fillings, and preventive treatments. She does oral surgery procedures such as extractions and minor surgical interventions. She does procedures in restorative dentistry, including crowns, bridges, and dentures. She is an expert in doing endodontic treatments such as root canal therapy. She is well-versed in doing procedures in cosmetic dentistry, including teeth whitening and smile correction. She can provide pediatric dental care for children’s oral health and preventive treatments. She promotes oral hygiene awareness and preventive dental practices.  

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Education:

Doctor of Medicine

Professional Bio:

Dr. Bruce Eric Hudkins is a practicing Otolaryngologist (ENT) in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He graduated in 1992 from OU College of Medicine and then completed his residency in ENT at Rush Presbyterian St. Luke's College of Medicine in Chicago, matriculating in 1997. He received board certification from the American Board of Otolaryngology. He has 31 years of clinical experience and currently practicing at ENT Specialists of Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States, and is involved in the training of residents in Otolaryngology at OSU Medical Center.

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