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Suggest Treatment For Swallowing Difficulty, Cough And Sore Throat

i have had avery sore throat for the past two days it is on the left side of my throat i am finding it difficult to swallow as there is increased saliva, a cough and i am having to constantly clear my throat i feel like there is a lump in my throat when swallowing
Mon, 4 Apr 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of swallowing difficulty, cough and sore throat, well these symptoms are due to sinusitis and upper respiratory tract infection. Need not to worry at all. I would suggest you to do warm saline gargles 2-3 times a day. You should take steam inhalation twice a day. Take paracetamol for fever and headache. Consult ENT specialist for proper diagnosis. Doctor may prescribe antibiotics amoxiclav at least for 10 days along with decongestant. Maintain proper hygiene. Drink plenty of water and liquids. Take tepid sponging if it is severe headache.Doctor may order test like swab test , blood test , and viral culture test to rule out condition like acid reflux and strep throat. Maintain proper hygiene and drink plenty of fluids.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Treatment For Swallowing Difficulty, Cough And Sore Throat

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of swallowing difficulty, cough and sore throat, well these symptoms are due to sinusitis and upper respiratory tract infection. Need not to worry at all. I would suggest you to do warm saline gargles 2-3 times a day. You should take steam inhalation twice a day. Take paracetamol for fever and headache. Consult ENT specialist for proper diagnosis. Doctor may prescribe antibiotics amoxiclav at least for 10 days along with decongestant. Maintain proper hygiene. Drink plenty of water and liquids. Take tepid sponging if it is severe headache.Doctor may order test like swab test , blood test , and viral culture test to rule out condition like acid reflux and strep throat. Maintain proper hygiene and drink plenty of fluids. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari