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What Causes Scratchy And Dry Throat Along With Metallic Taste In Mouth?

Hi, I have had a scratchy, dry throat and major congestion for over a week now. Then last night, my throat hurt so bad it woke me up from sleeping, because it hurt to swallow so bad. My glands are also swollen. My chest also feels very heavy and I have shortness of breath and I kind of have a metallic like taste in my mouth. What do you think it could be? Should I see a Doctor?
Fri, 10 Apr 2015
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Hi,
From history it seems that you might be having acute pharyngitis giving all these problems.
Due to infection you might be having some temperature giving rise metallic taste in mouth.
Go for one course of antibiotic medicine like Azithromicin 500 mg once in a day for 5 days.
Do warm salt water gargles.
Avoid cold drinks,fried and junk food.
Ok and take care.
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What Causes Scratchy And Dry Throat Along With Metallic Taste In Mouth?

Hi, From history it seems that you might be having acute pharyngitis giving all these problems. Due to infection you might be having some temperature giving rise metallic taste in mouth. Go for one course of antibiotic medicine like Azithromicin 500 mg once in a day for 5 days. Do warm salt water gargles. Avoid cold drinks,fried and junk food. Ok and take care.