How can my 55-year-old father relieve his hoarse voice and sore throat, which occur mostly in the mornings and evenings, while he is taking Akurit-4, Benadon, and a Maxiflo 250 inhaler for TB? | Apollo Pharmacy

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How can my 55-year-old father relieve his hoarse voice and sore throat, which occur mostly in the mornings and evenings, while he is taking Akurit-4, Benadon, and a Maxiflo 250 inhaler for TB?

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How can my 55-year-old father relieve his hoarse voice and sore throat, which occur mostly in the mornings and evenings, while he is taking Akurit-4, Benadon, and a Maxiflo 250 inhaler for TB?

Asked by Female, 27 · 16 days ago

Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar

M Pharmacy

16 days ago

It is very common for your father to experience a hoarse voice and sore throat, especially when using an inhaler like Maxiflo 250. This is often caused by the medicine settling in the throat. To help relieve this, please ensure he rinses his mouth thoroughly with water and gargles after every inhaler use, making sure to spit the water out. Drinking warm fluids can also soothe his throat. Since he is taking important medications like Akurit-4 and Benadon, please share this with his doctor to check his throat and review his inhaler technique.

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