I've been drinking buttermilk for the last couple of weeks and since then, I've developed a cold. Whenever I try to clear my throat, I end up with mehendi-colored phlegm, and if I push too hard, there's sometimes a bit of blood in it. My throat hurts so much that I can't swallow anything. What should I do next?

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Dr Kareemulla Shaik

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take tablet amoxyclav for 5 days , twice a day

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Answered 04/07/2025

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