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Suggest Treatment For Persistent Itchy Throat
Question: I am experiencing an itchy throat for over a week. It is persistent and uncomfortable. I examined my mouth by a doctor and nothing was discovered. It affects my daily life and i have trouble sleeping. I desparate and feeling worried it not going away. Please assure me what to do. I have no pain at all, which is a good thing.
Brief Answer:
Sounds like URTI
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I am Dr Mittal
I have read your query
And will try to help you with your problem.
What you have sounds like a upper respiratory tract infection
In this you have throat complaints with or without nasal congestion/fever/cough/cold.
This is usually of viral origin, and lasts 7-15 days usually.
There may be a secondary bacterial infection.
Usually I suggest my patients to tryu the follows
1. steam inhalation 4 times a day
2. warm saline gargles 4 times a day
3. a mild antibiotic if throat is bad
4. a mild dose of paracetamol if needed.
5. plenty of fluids
6. course of omeprazole and
7. course of multivitamins
I therefore suggest the same to you
Best of luck
Dr Mittal
Sounds like URTI
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I am Dr Mittal
I have read your query
And will try to help you with your problem.
What you have sounds like a upper respiratory tract infection
In this you have throat complaints with or without nasal congestion/fever/cough/cold.
This is usually of viral origin, and lasts 7-15 days usually.
There may be a secondary bacterial infection.
Usually I suggest my patients to tryu the follows
1. steam inhalation 4 times a day
2. warm saline gargles 4 times a day
3. a mild antibiotic if throat is bad
4. a mild dose of paracetamol if needed.
5. plenty of fluids
6. course of omeprazole and
7. course of multivitamins
I therefore suggest the same to you
Best of luck
Dr Mittal
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