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Could Throat Infection Be Due To The Usage Of Drugs?

Hi I have relapsed going on a few weeks not snorting drugs to be blunt at least. A few times daily now-I'm scared because I had a throat infection due to this sort of use six years ago...it's been three days now going to see a doctor tomorrow...besides getting clean, is there any info u can give me I'm on the verge of a panic attack...
Wed, 22 Apr 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to Health Care Magic Team.

Understanding concern about your health.

Yes snorting drugs could be the possible cause of throat infection . They sometimes penetrate mucosa and create problem . As you are not taking these drugs now , it could be possible that throat infection happened due to some other factors like weak immunity , some other infection in mouth ,cold and systemic condition .

i would like to like to suggest to take antibiotics and painkillers like paracetamol for 3 days and do warm saline gargle which will give you relief from symptoms .

If the condition still persists then you should see ENT specialist (ear ,nose throat ).

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Best wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Could Throat Infection Be Due To The Usage Of Drugs?

Hi Dear, Welcome to Health Care Magic Team. Understanding concern about your health. Yes snorting drugs could be the possible cause of throat infection . They sometimes penetrate mucosa and create problem . As you are not taking these drugs now , it could be possible that throat infection happened due to some other factors like weak immunity , some other infection in mouth ,cold and systemic condition . i would like to like to suggest to take antibiotics and painkillers like paracetamol for 3 days and do warm saline gargle which will give you relief from symptoms . If the condition still persists then you should see ENT specialist (ear ,nose throat ). Hope your concern has been resolved. Best wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari