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Dr. Andrew Rynne
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Dr. Andrew Rynne

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Suggest Treatment For Severe Cough And Sore Throat

Hello, is anyone here? I ve never done this before. Sunday I woke up with a sore throat, it was hard to swallow and it felt really dry. Monday, I ended up with a hoarse voice and had difficulties talking, but by then I was able to swallow with little trouble. I ve been drinking lots of water, hot lemon water, cranberry juice and I ve had one glass of milk. I ve been coughing a lot as well, and I do have asthma which makes it more intense and a little sore. I am currently on day 4 without a voice, I mean it s not completely gone but yesterday (Thursday) was the worst, where I could barely speak. I don t talk much throughout the day, unless my husband comes home and we have a conversation. What do you recommend? I ve been looking up some symptoms and I ve seen Bronchitis and Laryngitis? Someone even said strep throat. I ve had strep throat and it doesn t feel like that at all. Also, my tonsils were removed when I was younger... so it can t be tonsillitis? I only feel groggy or sleepy when I take NyQuil, and that helps me feel more relaxed. Thanks in advance.
Fri, 17 Jul 2015
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Hello
I really appreciate your concern
I would advise you to take acetaminophen or ibuprofen for pain and anti histaminics like levocetirizine or fexofenadine and a cough syrup.

Do some gargling with warm saline water or antiseptic mouth wash.

If it doesn't improve in two or three days you should consult a doctor for battery of tests and clinical examination to establish a diagnosis
Than You may require a course of antibiotics.

Hope this helps you
Best wishes
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Cough And Sore Throat

Hello I really appreciate your concern I would advise you to take acetaminophen or ibuprofen for pain and anti histaminics like levocetirizine or fexofenadine and a cough syrup. Do some gargling with warm saline water or antiseptic mouth wash. If it doesn t improve in two or three days you should consult a doctor for battery of tests and clinical examination to establish a diagnosis Than You may require a course of antibiotics. Hope this helps you Best wishes