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What Causes Severe Dryness In The Throat?

Posted on Wed, 31 May 2017

Question: My throat is bothering me. It feels dry and like something is in there or just very. Hard to swallow. What can i do to help this ?

What can i do to help this sore throat? Hard to swallow.Feels very dry and uncomfortable. I need some relief

Answered by Dr. V. N. S. Parinam (22 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Suck on honey and lots of tepid water

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for query.
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Dryness of the throat heals with lots of water and warm tea.
Suck on cold popsicles to soothe the throat before you have food. any swelling would reduce and eases swallowing. One table spoon honey with pinch of the would help quick heal wholly.
Refrain from cold, carbonated beverages.

Wish you good health

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. V. N. S. Parinam (3 hours later)

Could this be strep throat ?

Answered by Dr. V. N. S. Parinam (15 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Possibly but not positive with signs

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

There is possibility of strep but not all the symptoms mentioned were positive. You need a clear examination and a swab to determine streptococcal sore throat.

Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar