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Dr. Andrew Rynne
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Dr. Andrew Rynne

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How Can cough Along With Itchy Throat Be Treated?

Hi Dr. Rynne, I'm not sick or anything but at night when I come home my voice gets very very hoarse abd scratchy then my throat becomes itchy and I cough a lot. Then in the morning i wake up and cough up either thick dark yellow/green or brown/bloody phlegm. What is wrong with me?
Thu, 9 Mar 2017
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Hello dear
I understand your concern
Your symptoms could be due to sore throat, bronchitis.
I would suggest to consult your physician and undergo examination for proper treatment.
Following treatment will help you
Antibiotics like azithromycin
Cough out the mucus or phlegm: use mucolytic syrup containing ambroxol and tablet containing acetylcysteine
Drink pelnty of luke warm water
Salt water gargle
Eucalyptus oil in steamy water (Hold your head over a bowl of steamy water and cover with a towel and inhale the vapor)
Drink hot tea with honey
Use a humidifier in your room
Avoid chemical cleaners and stay away from irritants like paint fumes or molds
Quit smoking of you are taking
Eat spicier things like wasabi, hot chili, and garlic
Medicines like decongestants to prevent build-up, use of OTC expectorants like diomenic DA, antihistamines like cetrizine for allergies
Hope this may help you
Best regards
Dr. Sagar
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How Can cough Along With Itchy Throat Be Treated?

Hello dear I understand your concern Your symptoms could be due to sore throat, bronchitis. I would suggest to consult your physician and undergo examination for proper treatment. Following treatment will help you Antibiotics like azithromycin Cough out the mucus or phlegm: use mucolytic syrup containing ambroxol and tablet containing acetylcysteine Drink pelnty of luke warm water Salt water gargle Eucalyptus oil in steamy water (Hold your head over a bowl of steamy water and cover with a towel and inhale the vapor) Drink hot tea with honey Use a humidifier in your room Avoid chemical cleaners and stay away from irritants like paint fumes or molds Quit smoking of you are taking Eat spicier things like wasabi, hot chili, and garlic Medicines like decongestants to prevent build-up, use of OTC expectorants like diomenic DA, antihistamines like cetrizine for allergies Hope this may help you Best regards Dr. Sagar