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Suggest Remedy For Pain And Discomfort In Throat
I was diagnosed with pneumonitis and took medication for 10 days and then after two days of finishing my medcation i was diagnosed with sore throat.Now i am taking z-pak. Its been 5 days now.. i was having severe pain in my throat But after taking medication i am feeling much better,but still uncomfort feeling in the throat. please advice. hope it is not something that i need to concern about.
Thu, 7 Jan 2021
Hi,
This could be due to the following reasons:
1] A new infection in the throat
2] The side effects of medication, especially reflux acidity
3] Some undiagnosed problem (phobia of cancer is a real problem!)
Since it's just a discomfort, I suggest you do not panic and instead learn to relax. Drink plenty of water and follow a healthy diet with no smoking or alcohol. Gargle with warm salt water twice a day after meals, and practice steam inhalation twice a day before major meals. Do NOT continuously cough in order to clear your throat. Avoid lying down flat after a meal. If you wish to rest, maintain a semi-reclining position with good head and neck support.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Jayita Poduval, ENT Specialist
This could be due to the following reasons:
1] A new infection in the throat
2] The side effects of medication, especially reflux acidity
3] Some undiagnosed problem (phobia of cancer is a real problem!)
Since it's just a discomfort, I suggest you do not panic and instead learn to relax. Drink plenty of water and follow a healthy diet with no smoking or alcohol. Gargle with warm salt water twice a day after meals, and practice steam inhalation twice a day before major meals. Do NOT continuously cough in order to clear your throat. Avoid lying down flat after a meal. If you wish to rest, maintain a semi-reclining position with good head and neck support.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Jayita Poduval, ENT Specialist
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