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Sore Throat And Flapping When Breathing. Taking Ibuprofen, Temporary Relief. Solution?

My throat has been giving me problems. It is sore and my voice disappeared for more than two weeks and it feels like my epigilottis could be inflammed as somethings feels like flapping when breathing . My doctor says its not serious but I feel something might be wrong. I have taken ibuprofen and now diflam these once I stop the problem comes back. I now feel so uncomfortable talking as I dont know whether I have a voice or it will come out funny. Slowly I am dreading going back to the doctors but afraid they might be missing something.
Mon, 19 Aug 2013
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General & Family Physician,  's  Response
hi dear and welcome to healthcare magic...
ibuprofen is anti inflammatory, but it is not enough alone.....take nasal decongestant along to reduce throat congestion....and you will feel better soon....steam inhalation is also helpfull to relieve symptoms...antibiotics like amoxil 500 mg or klaricid 500mg should be added if you have fever also...
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Allergist and Immunologist,  Dr. Suman Kumar's  Response
THERFE IS NO MISSING AS THERE IS VOCAL CORD OEDEMA AND SWELLIN OF VOCAL CORDS DUE TO ANY CAUSE
IT TAKES 3 WEEK TO RECOVER YOUR VOICE WITH STRICT VOICE REST COURSE OF STEROIDS ANTI ALLERGICS AND ANTACIDS FOR 3 WEEK
IT IS NOT SERIOUS BUT IT TAKES TIME TO RECOVER
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Sore Throat And Flapping When Breathing. Taking Ibuprofen, Temporary Relief. Solution?

hi dear and welcome to healthcare magic... ibuprofen is anti inflammatory, but it is not enough alone.....take nasal decongestant along to reduce throat congestion....and you will feel better soon....steam inhalation is also helpfull to relieve symptoms...antibiotics like amoxil 500 mg or klaricid 500mg should be added if you have fever also...