I have had a sore throat for about a week, I was sick with vomit and diarrhea over the weekend. The last few days my throat seems to get congested and my chest tightens up and it s hard to breath, I feel like my chest is heavy and full and I cannot breath easily. I m short of breath easily also, what can I do?
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have sore throat with vomit and diarrhea over the weekend. Well these symptoms are due to sinusitis and upper respiratory tract infection. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to do warm saline gargles 2-3 times a day. You should take steam inhalation twice a day. Take tepid sponging if it is severe headache. Take paracetamol for fever and headache. Maintain proper hygiene and drink plenty of fluids. Consult ENT specialist for proper diagnosis. Doctor may prescribe antibiotics amoxiclav at least for 10 days along with decongestant. Maintain proper hygiene. Drink plenty of water and liquids. Doctor may order test like swab test , blood test , and viral culture test to rule out condition like acid reflux and strep throat. Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Remedy For Sore Throat
Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have sore throat with vomit and diarrhea over the weekend. Well these symptoms are due to sinusitis and upper respiratory tract infection. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to do warm saline gargles 2-3 times a day. You should take steam inhalation twice a day. Take tepid sponging if it is severe headache. Take paracetamol for fever and headache. Maintain proper hygiene and drink plenty of fluids. Consult ENT specialist for proper diagnosis. Doctor may prescribe antibiotics amoxiclav at least for 10 days along with decongestant. Maintain proper hygiene. Drink plenty of water and liquids. Doctor may order test like swab test , blood test , and viral culture test to rule out condition like acid reflux and strep throat. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari