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I finished amoxicillin and prednisone after laryngitis/ear infection diagnosis but have same symptoms now w/ rattling cough & little less ear pain?
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Total Mess..: Viral laryngitis causes swelling of vocal cord and to be treated with steroid and antihistamine. If it is bacterial , it will be treated with antibiotic..amoxicilline and antihistamine. Steroid suppresses your immune system...if given in bacterial infection will make the antibiotic " less effective"....worsen the infection.
Answered 2/16/2015
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Get examined: Ear infection cannot be diagnosed without face to face exam, meanwhile try steam inhalation and OTC decongestant. Hope you feel better
Answered 4/26/2017
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Recheck with Dr.: A recheck with youir physician may reassure that the infection has improved and only the inflamation causing your cough & congestion remains. You may need to continue on antihistamines/decongestants &/or nasal sprays to decrease head cold symptoms/congestion.
Answered 4/28/2015
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