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I have sore throat since 1 week...I consulted a ent and he gave me medicine for 1 week but I have no relief. My throat is paining badly and have severe cough. I am unable to speak n my voice has changed. It have effort to speak. I am unable to understand what has happened to me...please suggest what should I do??... I am doing warm saline gargle 5-6 times in a day but no relief
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I understood your concern and noted the problem as well .I need to ask few more details to make a diagnosis and start treatment and advice which suits you. Pl consult me on Practo , so that I can help you better.book a time slot as per your convenience for consultation
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Take a throat swab c&s test to find out any infection is persistent don't go on taking antibiotics unnecessarily as it cud be viral ,continue with supportive therapy
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Do the test I suggested
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Take lozenges and gurgles ,consult after u get the test report
Your symptoms may be due to laryngitis where you will have voice change and cough.It could be viral or bacterial.Re visit your doctor for follow up examination.
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