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Suggest Treatment For Nasal Blockage, Sore Throat And Chest Heaviness
I have had blocked nasal for years,especially at night when I am sleeping. I only breath out of one nostril, I have reduced smell and am always blowing my nose. Recently I have been coughing a lot to the point where it is exhausting. I have a sore throat, trouble swallowing and my upper chest feels heavy. what is wrong with me? I can t stop coughing and am always clearing my throat.
Fri, 2 Jun 2023
Hello,
Take mucolytics for relieve and drink adequate quantity of water and fluids to keep yourself well hydrated. Taking antihistamine, at bed time is helpful. Since you have a sore throat, take liquid food. Keep cough lozenges in your mouth to reduce dryness of the throat mucosa and hence coughing.
Get clinically examined by an ENT/ GP, get blood tests and X-ray PNS to detect deviated nasal septum or any other pathology that is causing you symptoms. Since you are suffering from symptoms since a long time, you are advised to get sputum, swab test , X-ray chest(AP & PA), if required CT or MRI done. Your treatment will depend on the pathology detected like bronchitis, pneumonia, pulmonary embolism, COPD, etc.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
Take mucolytics for relieve and drink adequate quantity of water and fluids to keep yourself well hydrated. Taking antihistamine, at bed time is helpful. Since you have a sore throat, take liquid food. Keep cough lozenges in your mouth to reduce dryness of the throat mucosa and hence coughing.
Get clinically examined by an ENT/ GP, get blood tests and X-ray PNS to detect deviated nasal septum or any other pathology that is causing you symptoms. Since you are suffering from symptoms since a long time, you are advised to get sputum, swab test , X-ray chest(AP & PA), if required CT or MRI done. Your treatment will depend on the pathology detected like bronchitis, pneumonia, pulmonary embolism, COPD, etc.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
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