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What Is The Treatment For Dry Throat?

I just got my tonsils and adenoids out on Tuesday (which is now day 4 in recovery) I have been spitting and coughing up yellow phlegm. Is this normal? Also, no matter how much I swallow, my throat feels like there's cotton in it. It's completely dry. What can I do to fix this?
Mon, 30 Nov 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of dry throat which seems to be due to chronic upper respiratory tract infection. I would suggest you to do warm saline gargles. You should visit ENT specialist once and get it examined. You should get throat swab test done along with blood tests and start treatment after proper diagnosis. Take proper course of antibiotics. Avoid oily and sharp food. Drink plenty of fluids. Apply mist humidifiers in room. You should avoid cold carbonated beverages.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Harry Maheshwari
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What Is The Treatment For Dry Throat?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of dry throat which seems to be due to chronic upper respiratory tract infection. I would suggest you to do warm saline gargles. You should visit ENT specialist once and get it examined. You should get throat swab test done along with blood tests and start treatment after proper diagnosis. Take proper course of antibiotics. Avoid oily and sharp food. Drink plenty of fluids. Apply mist humidifiers in room. You should avoid cold carbonated beverages. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Harry Maheshwari