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What Could Cause Painful Lungs With Sore Throat And Stuffy Nose?

woke up yesterday with pain in my lungs- feels like they are sore but no other symptoms but as the day continued I developed a sore throat as well. Today both these symptoms have increased in their intensity but the only new symptom is a stuffy nose. I would just dismiss it as a regular on-coming cold but concerned about why my lungs hurt so much.Thank you
Fri, 27 May 2016
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
You are mostly having viral bronchitis.
Your sore throat and runny nose are mostly due to common cold. Most common cause for common cold is viral infection.
Sometimes, similar virus can also infect airways and cause bronchitis. And this bronchitis will cause pain and Soreness in lungs.
So drink plenty of fluids orally and keep your self hydrated. Do steam inhalation and warm water gargles 5-6 times a day.
Take antihistamine and anti inflammatory drugs.
Don't worry, you will be alright within 1 week as viral infection is usually self limiting in 1 week.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What Could Cause Painful Lungs With Sore Throat And Stuffy Nose?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. You are mostly having viral bronchitis. Your sore throat and runny nose are mostly due to common cold. Most common cause for common cold is viral infection. Sometimes, similar virus can also infect airways and cause bronchitis. And this bronchitis will cause pain and Soreness in lungs. So drink plenty of fluids orally and keep your self hydrated. Do steam inhalation and warm water gargles 5-6 times a day. Take antihistamine and anti inflammatory drugs. Don t worry, you will be alright within 1 week as viral infection is usually self limiting in 1 week. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.