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Could Chest Infection Be Related To Thyroid Problem?

I have been told by my doctor i am border underactive thyroid. I had a nasty chest infection about 4 weeks ago and have now again got a horrible cold and feel awful. Could this all be conncected and should i go back to have another blood test done to check my thyroid level as it was the end of Jan 11 when i last had it done. Thank you
Thu, 4 Aug 2016
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Hi thanks for contacting HCM.

As such hypothyroidism not directly related infection....

You can have sore throat by virus or streptococci like infection...
For that investigate with ASO titre , if positive than amoxyclav antibiotic given..

Salt water gargles done two times a day...

Steam inhalation and benadryl like drug useful for congestion relief .....

Avoid excess spicy foods and oily foods ...

Take oxymetazoline nasal spray for three days ....

If needed than again chest x ray done or throat swab taken....

If tsh level high and t4 low than levothyroxine tablet needed ....

Take care .....

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Could Chest Infection Be Related To Thyroid Problem?

Hi thanks for contacting HCM. As such hypothyroidism not directly related infection.... You can have sore throat by virus or streptococci like infection... For that investigate with ASO titre , if positive than amoxyclav antibiotic given.. Salt water gargles done two times a day... Steam inhalation and benadryl like drug useful for congestion relief ..... Avoid excess spicy foods and oily foods ... Take oxymetazoline nasal spray for three days .... If needed than again chest x ray done or throat swab taken.... If tsh level high and t4 low than levothyroxine tablet needed .... Take care ..... Advise : physician consultation