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Suggest Treatment For Sore Throat And Dry Cough
I have nasal congestion which is relieved by nasal spray, but my throat is very sore where the nasal passage meets the throat. It hurts really bad when I swallow . I have the urge to cough when I breathe in, it is a dry cough.
I feel better for a few hours after taking ibuprofen, but my throat remains painful.
I feel better for a few hours after taking ibuprofen, but my throat remains painful.
Fri, 27 Nov 2015
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have sore throat and dry cough which seems to be due to chest infection/ chronic upper respiratory tract infection and formation of lump like feel is due to swollen lymph node/tonsils. I would suggest you to do warm saline gargles. 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. You should get pulmonary function test done. Take proper course of antibiotics. Avoid oily and sharp food. Drink plenty of fluids. Apply mist humidifiers in room.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have sore throat and dry cough which seems to be due to chest infection/ chronic upper respiratory tract infection and formation of lump like feel is due to swollen lymph node/tonsils. I would suggest you to do warm saline gargles. 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. You should get pulmonary function test done. Take proper course of antibiotics. Avoid oily and sharp food. Drink plenty of fluids. Apply mist humidifiers in room.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Harry Maheshwari
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