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Suggest Remedy For Phlegm In Throat Post Tonsils Removal
Question: I got my tonsils removed 2 days ago and i still have phlegm stuck in my throat post surgery. Im not allowed to cough it up what do i do ?
Brief Answer:
Use a medicated oral rinse/ gargle.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query.
1. Use a medicated or rinse/ gargle.
2. This will gently loosen the phlegm stuck in the throat post surgery. You can check the secretions and rinse for any phlegm or clots.
3. Bring this to the attention of your surgeon who can examine the throat.
4. Request a mucolytic medication to be added.
I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any more questions I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
Use a medicated oral rinse/ gargle.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query.
1. Use a medicated or rinse/ gargle.
2. This will gently loosen the phlegm stuck in the throat post surgery. You can check the secretions and rinse for any phlegm or clots.
3. Bring this to the attention of your surgeon who can examine the throat.
4. Request a mucolytic medication to be added.
I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any more questions I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Hi Doc,
I am on 2 50mg of tramadol 4 times a day, 2 10/500mg of co-dydramol 4 times a day, 1 250mg clarithromycin 2 times a day and difflam mouth rinse 3 times a day. I am having problems sleeping. Is it safe to take any sleeping tablets? Can i take 0.5mg of xanex? If not can i take 50mg of phenergan?
Thanks
I am on 2 50mg of tramadol 4 times a day, 2 10/500mg of co-dydramol 4 times a day, 1 250mg clarithromycin 2 times a day and difflam mouth rinse 3 times a day. I am having problems sleeping. Is it safe to take any sleeping tablets? Can i take 0.5mg of xanex? If not can i take 50mg of phenergan?
Thanks
Brief Answer:
It is not safe to add these medications.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for writing back.
1. Avoid taking alprazolam or phenergan with tramadol and co-dyramol.
2. You are on the maximum recommended dose of tramadol. Co-dydramol is also a pain-killer. Avoid one of these.
3. Most of these medications will cause further dryness of the throat and increased discomfort.
4. Request your doctor to review the medication.
5. The throat discomfort may also be due to the intubation for anaesthesia. This discomfort will disappear soon.
I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any more questions I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
It is not safe to add these medications.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for writing back.
1. Avoid taking alprazolam or phenergan with tramadol and co-dyramol.
2. You are on the maximum recommended dose of tramadol. Co-dydramol is also a pain-killer. Avoid one of these.
3. Most of these medications will cause further dryness of the throat and increased discomfort.
4. Request your doctor to review the medication.
5. The throat discomfort may also be due to the intubation for anaesthesia. This discomfort will disappear soon.
I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any more questions I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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