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Suggest Remedy For Throat Irritation

Used deck cleaner on deck, open air environment for about two hours but didn't use mask -- came inside home and realized the effects (sense of smell gone; burning throat). I did a nasal rinse/gargled the first two days afterward. Saw physician--he seemed to think it was all in my sinus area and not lungs. It's been a week and although most of symptoms have subsided, there is still a slight throat irritation. Would taking a dose of Claritin help? How much time should I give before consulting a ENT?
Tue, 24 Oct 2017
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You might have got pharyngitis,As symptomatic improvement had already happened,no need of antibiotic treatment now.Continue salt water gargles and decongestants will make you feel better.If symptoms not getting relieved within 10 dsys then consult ENT.
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Suggest Remedy For Throat Irritation

You might have got pharyngitis,As symptomatic improvement had already happened,no need of antibiotic treatment now.Continue salt water gargles and decongestants will make you feel better.If symptoms not getting relieved within 10 dsys then consult ENT.