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I have a sore throat like i've swallowed glass and have lost my voice, what can i do to help recovery?

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Dr. Ashu Syal answered

Croup: Sounds like you have croup. Hot liquids will south you. Usually croup is of viral etiology and does not require much management. A short course of steroids helps relieve the symptoms. It lasts only 7-10 days. Whereas if it lasts longer than that, then it means, secondary bacterial super infection. You will need antibiotics in that circumstance.

Answered 12/18/2019

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