Sore throat in covid

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Asked for Female, 37 Years

Hi, I'm covid positive and on day 11 of quarantine. My symptoms had disappeared but since today morning, I am having little sore throat. Should I continue taking azithromycin tablets? It was prescribed for initial 5 days only by my doc. Already taking steam and warm water.

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Dr. Pritam Duttagupta General Physician 12 yrs exp Kolkata · Accepted Answer

Dr. Pritam Duttagupta

General Physician 12 yrs exp Kolkata

I think you will be fine without antibiotic

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No, stop azithromycin Continue gargle with lukewarm water 4 times daily Monitor oxygen saturation

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