12 year old girl, after weekly swimming classes, complained of throat pain, fever, cough, fatigue and hoarseness of voice associated with irritation in ear and mild burning of eyes.
Diagnosis? Management?
Likely viral pharyngitis possibly worsened due to chlorine exposure during swimming. Management- rest, hydration, symptomatic relief, and avoiding further exposure until recovery.
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Viral pharyngitis, and maybe that burning could be due to chlorinated water
Management: Rest, NSAIDs, warm liquids, hydration and rest. Consult a doctor if symptoms worsen.
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Viral pharyngitis
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viral pharyngitis
- Supportive care with rest, hydration, and warm saline gargles
- Analgesics and antipyretics like paracetamol or ibuprofen for pain and fever
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Her symptoms after swimming suggest a viral pharyngitis, possibly worsened by chlorine. Management involves rest, fluids, and pain relief like paracetamol and avoiding swimming temporarily.
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Viral pharyngitis.
Management: supportive care , avoid swimming and monitor is symptoms persist for a longer time (consult a doctor)
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