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Severe throat pain while swallowing!
Hi! Doctor I've tested covid positive and currently suffering from severe or intense throat pain while swallowing food or be it my own saliva.Cant figure out what to do doctor!
Please doctor help me out by giving me required prescriptions!.
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Gargle with betadine 1tsf diluted in half glass of water three times a day. Azee 500 mg once a day, pirox dt suck on it when there is pain. Also get one stat injection dexamethasone 2cc (8mg) iv stat done.
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If possible, pls send photo of your throat and will be able to help better. You might need antibiotics and betadine gargles along with paracetamol
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Dr. Baisali Sarkar
Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist
13 yrs exp
Kolkata
Ceftum 500 1 tab twice daily for 7 days
Zerodol SP 1 tab twice daily for 7 days
Pan 40 1 tab ones daily for 7 days before food
Allegra 120 1 tab ones at bedtime for 7 days
Betadine gurgle - Dilute 5 ml of Betadine Gargle with equal amount (5 ml) of warm water and gurgle and rinse for 5 minutes without swallowing. Repeat up to 3 to 4 times daily.
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