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How Can Sore Throat And Dry Cough Be Treated?

had sore throat for four days....white far back on throat....do not have tonsils....dry cough.....some post nasal drip....no sinus congestion......no throat pain...no fever...no cold or stuffy nose...no chest congestion.....been salt water gargling and vaporizing and eating light and drinking tea.....sleeping same as always...... should I be worried or continue what I have been doing?
Fri, 30 Mar 2018
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Hello,

As per your query, you have symptoms of dry cough and sore throat which seems to be due to chronic infection of upper respiratory tract.

I would suggest you to continue doing warm saline gargles and keep taking steam inhalation. You should visit ENT specialist once and get it examined. You should get paranasal sinus x-ray done along with throat swab test and blood tests and start treatment after proper diagnosis.

Take proper course of antibiotics and avoid oily and sharp food. You should avoid cold carbonated beverages and intake of outside food and drink plenty of fluids. Apply mist humidifiers in room.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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How Can Sore Throat And Dry Cough Be Treated?

Hello, As per your query, you have symptoms of dry cough and sore throat which seems to be due to chronic infection of upper respiratory tract. I would suggest you to continue doing warm saline gargles and keep taking steam inhalation. You should visit ENT specialist once and get it examined. You should get paranasal sinus x-ray done along with throat swab test and blood tests and start treatment after proper diagnosis. Take proper course of antibiotics and avoid oily and sharp food. You should avoid cold carbonated beverages and intake of outside food and drink plenty of fluids. Apply mist humidifiers in room. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Harry Maheshwari