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Suggest Treatment For Severe Sore Throat
I accidentally inhaled burnt microwave popcorn fumes. Now I have had a sore throat all day. Scared it may have hurt my lungs . Can you contact lung disease or popcorn lung that fast from just one insistent . What should I do is there something I can do at home ? Is this something I should call my doctor about? Sorry I know it s a silly question, but I have felt bad since it s happened. Anyway thank you for your time looking forward to a response.
Tue, 17 Jan 2017
Hi,
Since you have mentioned that you have inhaled fumes it is just a inflammatory reaction. To get relieved:
1) You need to do garlgling atleast twice a day.
2) Use betadene mouthwash for good results. if not do salt water gargling thrice.
3) Avoid cold food items. drink plenty of warm water.
4) Do steam inhalation twice a day.
5) You can use anti histaminics like levocetrizene once a day to get relieved , but get it prescribed. avoid driving while on medication.
6) If symptoms like chest pain arise then it is better you get thoroughly evaluated for further treatment.
7) Investigations like x ray chest would be good to evaluate you better.
Do not worry, go and see your doctor if possible, no symptom is less to be afraid, the doctor shall always be there only to allay your concerns.thanks for referral.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Best regards,
Dr. Suhas Chauhan
Since you have mentioned that you have inhaled fumes it is just a inflammatory reaction. To get relieved:
1) You need to do garlgling atleast twice a day.
2) Use betadene mouthwash for good results. if not do salt water gargling thrice.
3) Avoid cold food items. drink plenty of warm water.
4) Do steam inhalation twice a day.
5) You can use anti histaminics like levocetrizene once a day to get relieved , but get it prescribed. avoid driving while on medication.
6) If symptoms like chest pain arise then it is better you get thoroughly evaluated for further treatment.
7) Investigations like x ray chest would be good to evaluate you better.
Do not worry, go and see your doctor if possible, no symptom is less to be afraid, the doctor shall always be there only to allay your concerns.thanks for referral.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Best regards,
Dr. Suhas Chauhan
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