Azithromycin is an antibiotic that treats certain bacterial infections, but it will not work against viral infections, and some bacteria may be resistant to it. Additionally, while a Betadine gargle can temporarily soothe throat discomfort, it cannot cure the underlying infection. Because your symptoms are persisting, the best step is to see a healthcare provider for a targeted throat swab. This will identify the exact cause?whether bacterial, viral, or otherwise?so you can get the correct treatment.

A combination of a coated tongue, halitosis, low-grade fever, and changed sweat odor often points to a mild, persistent systemic or localized issue. Common possibilities include a chronic low-grade infection (such as sinusitis or tonsillitis), gastrointestinal imbalances, or a fungal overgrowth like oral thrush (which can be treated with generic antifungals like nystatin). Because these symptoms have lasted 1.5 months, it is best to see a doctor for a physical exam and simple blood tests to find the exact cause and get you feeling better.

Povidone-iodine (Betadine) is a helpful antiseptic, but it is not highly effective at penetrating the nail to clear deep fungal infections. The sudden pain and worsening could mean the infection has spread to the surrounding skin or that a secondary bacterial infection has developed. Please have a healthcare professional examine your nail. They can properly diagnose the issue?sometimes with a simple nail scraping?and prescribe targeted treatments, such as prescription antifungal or antibacterial therapies, to safely and effectively relieve your pain and heal your nail.

Because the wound has skin loss and has not improved with silver sulfadiazine, framycetin, or povidone-iodine, it is very important to have a healthcare professional evaluate it. Using multiple topical treatments can sometimes irritate delicate, healing tissue. For now, gently wash the finger with mild soap and water, cover it with a clean, non-stick bandage, and avoid applying any more creams until a doctor examines it. They can check for deeper tissue involvement or infection to get you on the right path to healing safely.

Since it has been seven days, your hand wound should be showing healthy signs of healing, such as closing edges. At this stage, you can gently wash the area daily with mild soap and water, pat it dry, and keep it covered with a clean bandage. You can transition from povidone-iodine (Betadine) to plain petroleum jelly to keep the wound moist, as prolonged iodine use can sometimes slow tissue healing. Please monitor the area closely; if you notice any new redness, swelling, warmth, or increased pain, please have a healthcare professional evaluate it.

It is very common to experience a lingering scratchy throat and phlegm after a fever, often due to post-nasal drip. Your choice of warm lemon tea is excellent for soothing the throat, and Betadine gargles can help reduce local irritation, though they should only be used for a few days. To help clear the phlegm, try staying highly hydrated and using steam inhalation. Because these symptoms have lasted over two weeks, it is best to see a doctor to ensure there is no lingering secondary infection or allergy.