Suggest Treatment For Soreness In Throat

Posted on Fri, 12 Aug 2016

Question: My. Throat seems a tiny bit sore. Glands a tiny bit sensitive and I have light phlegm

in my saliva for some time?

Answered by Dr. T Shobha Deepak (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Prodromal symptoms of upper respiratory infection

Detailed Answer:
Hi
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Dear Sir

Going by description of your symptoms , it appears to be prodromal symptoms of upper respiratory tract infection.

I would suggest the following which will definitely help in managing upper respiratory infection

1. Warm Saline Gargling: Add 2 spoons of salt to glass of lukewarm water and gargle 3-4 times a day
2. Antihistamine like Cetirizine 10 mg once daily at bedtime will be helpful
3. Decoction: 1 cup of milk+ 1 teaspoon turmeric+ 2 gm of ginger+ 10 leaves of tulsi( Holy basel if available)+ 2 black pepper+ 2 spoon sugar, bring it to boil. Have it hot , few sips at a time. To take it 4 times a day.
4. Steam inhalation for 15 minutes every session 4 times a day
5. Sipping Honey

In case you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.

Wishing you happy and healthy life

Take Care

Best Regards
Dr Shobha Deepak

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee