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Suggest Cure For Sore Throat And Nasal Congestion

I just got what seems to be a cold starting Saturday progressing yesterday and continuing today (Monday) I have had bad congestion and what I think to be nasal drainage because my throat is super sore. However I am able to breathe through my nose almost perfectly. I feel the congestion a lot in the roof of my mouth (the back of it, I believe it s called the soft palate?) in that soft area I have almost ticklish bumpy areas on either side. It is very itchy but I have never experienced this before since it is not my throat, but the roof of my mouth. I m not sure what to make of this or what to do! Help!
Fri, 24 Apr 2015
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Brief Answer: Common cold.

Hi..
Can understand your concern..

As per your complain it seems you may be suffering from common cold which is a viral infection and is characterized by runny and stuffy nose, congestion, sore throat,cough,malaise and at times mild fever..

The tickly bumps may be due to enlarged tonsils due to viral infection..

As common cold is a viral infection treatment is based on relieving the symptoms..

As you have more of congestion you can take decongestants containing PSEUDOEPHADRINE like Sinarest (if not allergic) to relieve congestion.

If you feel pain and discomfort in body or throat taking painkillers like Ibuprofen Or Paracetamol can be relieving..

Taking decongestant nasal spray can also be relieving..

For tickling and bumps over tonsils you can do warm saline gargles.

Take soft diet and avoid spicy food.

Taking hot milk boiled with half a teaspoon of turmeric has antiseptic properties and can be helpful in faster healing.

Keep yourself well hydrated..

Hope you get well soon..

Thanks and regards..
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..
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Suggest Cure For Sore Throat And Nasal Congestion

Brief Answer: Common cold. Hi.. Can understand your concern.. As per your complain it seems you may be suffering from common cold which is a viral infection and is characterized by runny and stuffy nose, congestion, sore throat,cough,malaise and at times mild fever.. The tickly bumps may be due to enlarged tonsils due to viral infection.. As common cold is a viral infection treatment is based on relieving the symptoms.. As you have more of congestion you can take decongestants containing PSEUDOEPHADRINE like Sinarest (if not allergic) to relieve congestion. If you feel pain and discomfort in body or throat taking painkillers like Ibuprofen Or Paracetamol can be relieving.. Taking decongestant nasal spray can also be relieving.. For tickling and bumps over tonsils you can do warm saline gargles. Take soft diet and avoid spicy food. Taking hot milk boiled with half a teaspoon of turmeric has antiseptic properties and can be helpful in faster healing. Keep yourself well hydrated.. Hope you get well soon.. Thanks and regards.. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..