Hi, I have a costochondritis and also sore throat with light dry cough for more than 2 months. Occasionally this causes hoarse voice. I think my throat is sore on the same side as chest pain from costochondritis. Had a lot of anxiety lately. Can my sore throat be caused by costochondritis?
A sore throat can lead to muscle pain and rib pain like constitutional symptom. Costochondritis doesn't lead sore throat. Your workup was done as follow. -Antistreptolysin O (ASO) titer Throat swab for culture -Auscultation -Chest x-ray -A decongestant like short term steroid can prescribe to relieve congestion. -Drink lots of water. If still, no improvement and above workup doesn't help, then spirometry investigation needed. Consult pulmonologist for examination.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards, Dr. Parth Goswami
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Does Costochondritis Cause Sore Throat?
Hello, A sore throat can lead to muscle pain and rib pain like constitutional symptom. Costochondritis doesn t lead sore throat. Your workup was done as follow. -Antistreptolysin O (ASO) titer Throat swab for culture -Auscultation -Chest x-ray -A decongestant like short term steroid can prescribe to relieve congestion. -Drink lots of water. If still, no improvement and above workup doesn t help, then spirometry investigation needed. Consult pulmonologist for examination. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Parth Goswami