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Question: I woke up this morning with larnygitus. My throat is a little sore also. I have been gargling with salt water, drinking chicken soup, drinking tea with lemon and honey. My sinuses are also bothering me. I also took Tylenol. What else can I do? I have a normal temperature. I also feel achy.
Brief Answer:
No specific treatment is needed.
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome to Healthcare Magic.
I read carefully your query and understand your concern.
It seems that you are having an upper respiratory viral infection.It affects all the respiratory tract starting with nose, sinuses ,throat ,laryngs and sometimes bronchus and lungs.
Usually viral infections of upper respiratory tract are self-limiting .No specific treatment is needed .The symptoms may last up to 10-14 days and go away gradually ,without causing complications.
Laryngitis treatment requires only time and avoid irritating the throat.Specific drugs are not recommended.
-Complete voice rest is suggested.Try to speak as less as you can ,avoid whispering ,it irritate the inflamed vocal cords.
- Inhaling humidified air moisture the upper airway, helping to clear secretions.Try to inhale steam from a bowl of hot water
-Try to rest ,eat healthy and drink plenty of fluids ( at least 6-8 glasses of water per day)
-Continue doing gargle with salt water ,drink tea with honey .
-If you have fever ,body aches,headache ,you can use Tylenol or Ibuprofen.
I don't recommend to use over the counter decongestants .They can make it worse.
Just do these natural home treatments and give it some time.The viral infection will run it's course.
Hope it helps.
Let me know if you have any other question or doubts to clarify.I will be happy to assist you further.
Kind regards,
Dr.Rovena Murati
No specific treatment is needed.
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome to Healthcare Magic.
I read carefully your query and understand your concern.
It seems that you are having an upper respiratory viral infection.It affects all the respiratory tract starting with nose, sinuses ,throat ,laryngs and sometimes bronchus and lungs.
Usually viral infections of upper respiratory tract are self-limiting .No specific treatment is needed .The symptoms may last up to 10-14 days and go away gradually ,without causing complications.
Laryngitis treatment requires only time and avoid irritating the throat.Specific drugs are not recommended.
-Complete voice rest is suggested.Try to speak as less as you can ,avoid whispering ,it irritate the inflamed vocal cords.
- Inhaling humidified air moisture the upper airway, helping to clear secretions.Try to inhale steam from a bowl of hot water
-Try to rest ,eat healthy and drink plenty of fluids ( at least 6-8 glasses of water per day)
-Continue doing gargle with salt water ,drink tea with honey .
-If you have fever ,body aches,headache ,you can use Tylenol or Ibuprofen.
I don't recommend to use over the counter decongestants .They can make it worse.
Just do these natural home treatments and give it some time.The viral infection will run it's course.
Hope it helps.
Let me know if you have any other question or doubts to clarify.I will be happy to assist you further.
Kind regards,
Dr.Rovena Murati
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
The laryngitus is 90% gone. Temperature is normal. Light yellow phelgm is coming out of nose and it seems it is breaking up. Went out yesterday for a few hours. Still drinking tea with honey & lemon and gargling with salt water and taking Tylenol and using saline nasal spray. Do you think there is a need to see a doctor? Seems like it is getting better. Clearing my throat but no pain when I swallow.
Brief Answer:
It is not necessary.
Detailed Answer:
Hello again!
I am glad that you are feeling better.
It is a viral infection of upper respiratory tract.You have no fever ,no severe cough with yellow sputum ,difficulty breathing or any other symptom that would require medical attention.
Continue with self-care at home (rest ,eat well, drink plenty of fluids, tee with honey and salt water gargling in you have throat discomfort).
You will feel better day after day.
Usually symptoms of upper respiratory viral infections may last up to 10-14 days but they go away without causing any complication.
In my opinion it is not necessary to consult a physician.You don't need any treatment. The viral infection will run it's course.
Hope it helps.
Wish you quick and complete recovery.
Kind regards,
Dr.Rovena
It is not necessary.
Detailed Answer:
Hello again!
I am glad that you are feeling better.
It is a viral infection of upper respiratory tract.You have no fever ,no severe cough with yellow sputum ,difficulty breathing or any other symptom that would require medical attention.
Continue with self-care at home (rest ,eat well, drink plenty of fluids, tee with honey and salt water gargling in you have throat discomfort).
You will feel better day after day.
Usually symptoms of upper respiratory viral infections may last up to 10-14 days but they go away without causing any complication.
In my opinion it is not necessary to consult a physician.You don't need any treatment. The viral infection will run it's course.
Hope it helps.
Wish you quick and complete recovery.
Kind regards,
Dr.Rovena
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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