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Throat swab cs
Hello i took a throat swab cs for my recurrent tonsilitis and my result is here , what should be my next step
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Show it to ENT surgeon, let him/her examine, then as per your culture report, they will write appropriate medicine.
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Dr. Jaimini Thakkar
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
6 yrs exp
Anand
Need to start antibiotics Augmentin 625mg two times a day for 7 days.
Betadine gargle three times a day for 5 days.
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Dr Reshma Rajeev
Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist
6 yrs exp
Alappuzha
Hai
Get yourself examined by a ENT SURGEON
Antibiotics to be added according to culture report
Among the list oral antibiotic TAB AMOXICILLIN + CLAVULANATE 625 mg according to your body weight
Betadine gargles
And interval tonsillectomy after 6 weeks of infection free period ( if required and will be decided by your doctor after thorough history and examination )
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