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What Causes Extreme Sore Throat With Heavy Mucus Drainage?

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Posted on Tue, 6 Apr 2021
Question: I have an extreme sore throat with heavy mucus drainage can I gargle warm sea salt water to help relieve the pain and discomfort
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Answered by Dr. Riddhi Shah (2 hours later)
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Hi,

Looking at the information given by you,you are most probably suffering from pharyngitis (inflammation in the throat).

You may find relief by taking the following medications:
Antibiotic like Amoxycillin with clavulanic acid(as suggested by your doctor),
Analgesic with Antiinflammatory like Ibuprofen,
Antacid like Rantac,
Mucolytic like Ambroxol.

Continue doing warm saline gargles.
Drink lots of fluids.
Avoid eating cold,spicy,oily food.

Hope this answers your question.Take care.
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What Causes Extreme Sore Throat With Heavy Mucus Drainage?

Brief Answer: Please see the answer Detailed Answer: Hi, Looking at the information given by you,you are most probably suffering from pharyngitis (inflammation in the throat). You may find relief by taking the following medications: Antibiotic like Amoxycillin with clavulanic acid(as suggested by your doctor), Analgesic with Antiinflammatory like Ibuprofen, Antacid like Rantac, Mucolytic like Ambroxol. Continue doing warm saline gargles. Drink lots of fluids. Avoid eating cold,spicy,oily food. Hope this answers your question.Take care.