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Is It A Matter Of Concern When The Throat Is Tender To Touch While Having Cold And Cough For Several Days?

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Posted on Thu, 30 Jan 2025
Question: I have had a cold for several days and now have a yucky cough. The outside of my throat is tender to the touch like someone hit me in it. Should I be concerned it is so etching serious or is it from the cough I've had the last few days
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Answered by Dr. Krunal Karade (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
You are having post nasal discharge leads to cough

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the query.

I have read your query , reviewed your medications and understand your concern.

As per your clinical history it appears that you are having post nasal discharge leading to throat pain , itching & cough .

If I were your treating doctor, I would advice you
Steam Inhalation twice daily,
Antiseptic chlorhexidine Mouth Wash twice daily ,
Paracetamol for pain ,
Antihistaminic levocetirizine + Montelukast combination for cold , cough & itching &
Macrolide Antibiotic for infection .

You will need to see your doctor to get a prescription.

Hope this information helpful to you .If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
Regards.
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Is It A Matter Of Concern When The Throat Is Tender To Touch While Having Cold And Cough For Several Days?

Brief Answer: You are having post nasal discharge leads to cough Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for the query. I have read your query , reviewed your medications and understand your concern. As per your clinical history it appears that you are having post nasal discharge leading to throat pain , itching & cough . If I were your treating doctor, I would advice you Steam Inhalation twice daily, Antiseptic chlorhexidine Mouth Wash twice daily , Paracetamol for pain , Antihistaminic levocetirizine + Montelukast combination for cold , cough & itching & Macrolide Antibiotic for infection . You will need to see your doctor to get a prescription. Hope this information helpful to you .If you have any further questions I will be happy to help. Regards.