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Itchy Throat, Coughing, Loss Of Voice, No Fever Or Runny Nose. Taken Claritin. Due To Allergy?

About 5 days ago I started getting a tickle in my throat, which turned very itchy & scratch. A cough and loss of voice has accompanied it. I have not had any fever, runny nose, shortness of breath or fatigue. My throat can feel sore at times, sometimes it fees really bad like it is on fire. I started taking claritin on day 4 and it seems to help a bit. I actuall woke up today (on day 6) feeling a bit better but noticed when I coughed some stuff came up and it is bright yellow. I am set to travel on airplane in 6 days from now. So iam a bit worried if I should go to the doctor. If i was not travelling I would probably ride it out but the bright yellow mucus alarmed me. Alot of people in my area do seem to be having allergie issues. I occasionally have bouts with them . Could this be it?
posted on Tue, 22 Oct 2013
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Hi,
From history it seems that you might be having allergic pharyngitis giving rise to edema on vocal cord producing loss of voice.
Continue with antihistamine claritin.
Do salt water gargles.
Avoid dusty atmosphere.
Avoid cold drinks and junk food.
Oki and take care.
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Itchy Throat, Coughing, Loss Of Voice, No Fever Or Runny Nose. Taken Claritin. Due To Allergy?

Hi, From history it seems that you might be having allergic pharyngitis giving rise to edema on vocal cord producing loss of voice. Continue with antihistamine claritin. Do salt water gargles. Avoid dusty atmosphere. Avoid cold drinks and junk food. Oki and take care.