What does symptoms like sore throat, cough with phlegm, ear pain and ringing indicate?

Question

Hello doctor,

I am a 16-year-old female. I have been sick lately (sore throat, coughing up yellow, green stuff, etc) but this morning I woke up with my cough worse and my ear aching and ringing and throbbing. Anything I can do to make it stop?

Answer 1

Hello,

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This appears to be an upper respiratory tract infection leading to throat congestion and blocked eustachian tube leading to symptoms. You should have Augmentin 625 mg (Amoxicillin and Clavulanic acid) three times a day along with some antacid like tablet Pantoprazole 40 mg before breakfast once a day for five days. Also, have Betadine gargles four times a day.

For cough, you have syrup Ascoril two teaspoon whenever needed up to three times a day and also have anti-allergic tablet Allegra 120 mg once a day for three to four days. Also, have decongestant nasal drops Xylometazoline drop two times a day for two to three days. For pain, you could have tablet Acetaminophen 500 mg whenever needed.

Have steam inhalation three to four times a day. Avoid cold food items.

I hope this helps.