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Suggest Treatment For Severe Cold And Sore Throat
I have had cold symptoms off and on for the last few months. This weekend, I have lost my voice, I am producing large amounts of saliva, and I have a sore throat that seems to be localized just below my adams apple. Sometimes it feels as if I am trying to swallow a golf ball.
Mon, 23 Nov 2015
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have severe cold and sore throat . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query , but in our case it seems to me that the symptoms are probably occurring due to two reasons :_
- Firstly due to upper respiratory track infection specially viral infection .
- Secondly it can occur due to aacid reflux .
I would suggest you to do warm saline gargles and betadine gargles alternatively , avoid eating spicy and heavy food and consult ENT specialist for proper examination . Doctor may order throat swab test , vial culture test and blood test . Doctor may prescribe anti viral ( acyclovir ) along with anti inflammatory or Scopolamine for excessive saliva . Doctor may also refer you to gastroenterologist if he/she find problem to be related with acid reflux .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have severe cold and sore throat . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query , but in our case it seems to me that the symptoms are probably occurring due to two reasons :_
- Firstly due to upper respiratory track infection specially viral infection .
- Secondly it can occur due to aacid reflux .
I would suggest you to do warm saline gargles and betadine gargles alternatively , avoid eating spicy and heavy food and consult ENT specialist for proper examination . Doctor may order throat swab test , vial culture test and blood test . Doctor may prescribe anti viral ( acyclovir ) along with anti inflammatory or Scopolamine for excessive saliva . Doctor may also refer you to gastroenterologist if he/she find problem to be related with acid reflux .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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