Dr. Peter Bryant Rapsing Grutas
General Medicine
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Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
I have a sore throat since yesterday. There is also a slight fever of 37.4. I suspect my swollen tonsil. I had taken juices and gargled warm water with salt. For the fever, I took paracetamol if needed.
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Do you have any other symptoms such as cough or difficulty breathing? Any recent history of travel to China? Or any exposure to someone who may be possible with Covid-19?
Patient's Query
Thank you doctor,
No cough and no difficulty of breathing. No travel made and no exposure to Covid-19 patient. I had a tonsil problem before two months and taken antibiotics for seven days.
HI,
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Based on your history and symptoms, most likely it is viral tonsillopharyngitis. Most common cause of sore throat is viral infection and no need to take antibiotic at this point. Your temperature is 37.4 C which is within the acceptable range of the normal body temperature and does not qualify as fever at this point.
Treatment and management of viral infection is usually based on symptoms. I would recommend you to increase your oral fluid intake to two to three liters per day. Gargle using Bactidol three times a day after every meal, take Difflam lozenges every four hours as needed for pain and take Vitamin C and zinc to boost your immune system.
I would recommend you avoid taking sweetened juice and drink as this may aggravate the condition. If symptoms persist, worsen or new onset of symptoms such as fever ( >37.8 C) follow up consult is advised.
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