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Suggest Treatment For Severe Throat Pain And Sore Throat

Hi! I have a sore throat, almost feels like ulcers in my throat and switches side for over a week now. Now I have a red left eye with mucus coming from it, mucus mostly at night and in the morning. I had something very similar a month ago but my sore throat was much worse and I couldn t even swallow saliva. After one trip to the ER and three trips to the doctor, everyone said it was viral. They told me to try a nasal spray. Thankfully I work at a doc office and they called me in a zpac and it got better the best day once I started it. I m just concerned why this has happened twice in less than three months. I am exposed to a lot at work, but have never been a sore throat kid, I m usually all sinus and congestion. I have had some cough/ litte bit of chest congestion. Can you give me your opinion please? Thank you
Fri, 23 Oct 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you severe throat pain and sore throat to bacterial or viral infection. It is leading to upper respiratory tract infection. I would suggest you to do warm saline gargles 3 to 4 times a day. Take ibuprofen one tablet twice daily.Throat lozanges one every 4 hours is helpful. Drink luke warm water throughout the day as it can provide relief. Visit ENT specialist once and get it examined and start treatment after proper diagnosis. Milk boiled with a pinch of turmeric taken at bedtime for can be relieving as it has antimicrobial properties. You should avoid spicy food. Take soft foods to avoid irritation to the throat.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Throat Pain And Sore Throat

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you severe throat pain and sore throat to bacterial or viral infection. It is leading to upper respiratory tract infection. I would suggest you to do warm saline gargles 3 to 4 times a day. Take ibuprofen one tablet twice daily.Throat lozanges one every 4 hours is helpful. Drink luke warm water throughout the day as it can provide relief. Visit ENT specialist once and get it examined and start treatment after proper diagnosis. Milk boiled with a pinch of turmeric taken at bedtime for can be relieving as it has antimicrobial properties. You should avoid spicy food. Take soft foods to avoid irritation to the throat. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari