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What Causes Pain And Soreness In Throat Along With Nasal Congestion?
My throat has been somewhat sore for the last 2 weeks. It has only hurt when swallowing. It doesn t hurt at all when I m swallowing food or a liquid, just when my mouth is dry it has improved since it first started hurting. I was also sick prior to this, I was coughing alot and nasal congestion. What could be wrong with my throat?
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of pain and soreness in throat along with nasal congestion ,which probably occur due to viral infection/ upper respiratory infection. It is due to poor immunity of body as well. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to do warm saline gargles three times daily. Taking decongestant nasal spray can also be relieving. Drink luke warm water on daily basis. If you feel pain and discomfort in body or throat taking painkillers like Ibuprofen Or Paracetamol can be relieving. You should take hot milk boiled with half a teaspoon of turmeric. I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist once and get it examined. Doctor may order blood tests and x-ray chest. Doctor may order pulmonary function tests to detect level of infection. Taking steam will be very helpful .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Pain And Soreness In Throat Along With Nasal Congestion?
Hi Dear, welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of pain and soreness in throat along with nasal congestion ,which probably occur due to viral infection/ upper respiratory infection. It is due to poor immunity of body as well. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to do warm saline gargles three times daily. Taking decongestant nasal spray can also be relieving. Drink luke warm water on daily basis. If you feel pain and discomfort in body or throat taking painkillers like Ibuprofen Or Paracetamol can be relieving. You should take hot milk boiled with half a teaspoon of turmeric. I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist once and get it examined. Doctor may order blood tests and x-ray chest. Doctor may order pulmonary function tests to detect level of infection. Taking steam will be very helpful . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari