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.

The white skin you see around your wound is likely maceration, which happens when the area is kept too moist under dressings and creams. While your dedication to cleaning it is wonderful, using Betadine (povidone-iodine) and Cipladine for 25 days can sometimes irritate new, healthy cells and delay final healing. To help it heal properly, it is best to have a healthcare professional examine the wound. They can guide you on when to stop these treatments and transition to a simpler, dry dressing.

I understand how uncomfortable and concerning this persistent spot and ear pain must be, especially since povidone-iodine (Betadine) gargle and Orasep gel haven't provided relief. Because this red spot with a white border has lasted for three months and is causing swelling and ear pain, it is very important to have it evaluated by a dentist or an ear, nose, and throat (ENT) specialist as soon as possible. Chronic mouth sores require a professional examination, and sometimes a small biopsy, to determine the exact cause and the right treatment.

Once a fingernail detaches from the nail bed, that specific white portion will not reattach. However, please don't worry?as your nail naturally grows forward, new nail tissue will emerge from the base and should attach beautifully to the healthy skin underneath. Since the infection was minor and treated promptly with Betadine (povidone-iodine), your nail bed should heal well. It typically takes about four to six months for a fingernail to completely grow out and replace the separated part.

Since your dog is fully vaccinated, the risk of rabies is extremely low, and she likely does not need a rabies shot. However, for tetanus, she may need a booster if her last vaccine was more than 5 to 10 years ago. Even with good cleaning, animal bites can carry bacteria. I gently recommend having a doctor look at her thumb just to review her tetanus history and ensure it heals safely without infection.

To help ease her throat discomfort and clear mucus, she can try steam inhalation twice a day to gently loosen congestion. Staying well-hydrated with warm liquids, like warm water with honey or clear broths, will also soothe her throat. Using a saline nasal spray can safely clear her nasal passages. She should continue her current regimen, including montelukast (Montair), azithromycin, and povidone-iodine (Betadine) gargles, as prescribed. Please ensure she gets plenty of rest, and contact a doctor if she develops any difficulty breathing.