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What Is The Cause And Treatment For Throat Congestion?

The doctor I went to today said I had a lot of congestion in my throat. Its been feeling like I have a lot of phlegm thats stuck in there but I can t seem to get it out. He said my lungs sounded okay. He gave me antibiotics to take for a week. Is this normal? It all started with a head cold then I lost my voice a week ago, it came back the next day but ever since it s been bothering me.
Mon, 4 Jan 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concern..

As per your complain in case if there is phlegm build up that started with cold then there is a possibility that you have an upper respiratory tract tract infection also known as Common cold..
It has led to infection and inflammation of vocal cords leading to Laryngitis and due to it there is a loss of voice..
You are advised to take antibiotics as there can be superseded bacterial infection..
I would suggest you to start taking antibiotics, decongestants like Pseudoephadrine [Sudafed], mucolytics like Ambroxol, antiistamined like Levocetrizine, do warm saline gargles, steam inhalations and use a humidifier in your room..
You should suck throat lozenges as it will soothe your throat..
Chew Vitamin C pellets as it will boost up your immunity..
Sip on plenty of warm water throughout the day..
Avoid spicy and chilled foods..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..
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What Is The Cause And Treatment For Throat Congestion?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concern.. As per your complain in case if there is phlegm build up that started with cold then there is a possibility that you have an upper respiratory tract tract infection also known as Common cold.. It has led to infection and inflammation of vocal cords leading to Laryngitis and due to it there is a loss of voice.. You are advised to take antibiotics as there can be superseded bacterial infection.. I would suggest you to start taking antibiotics, decongestants like Pseudoephadrine [Sudafed], mucolytics like Ambroxol, antiistamined like Levocetrizine, do warm saline gargles, steam inhalations and use a humidifier in your room.. You should suck throat lozenges as it will soothe your throat.. Chew Vitamin C pellets as it will boost up your immunity.. Sip on plenty of warm water throughout the day.. Avoid spicy and chilled foods.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..