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Suggest Treatment For Dry Throat And Swallowing Difficulty

For the last few weeks have had a very dry and scratchy throat Some pain. Just looked at it for the first time in a mirror with light and have a coin size black area high and behind the dangly time. Kind of hurts to swallow. 53 male, very healthy
Wed, 21 Oct 2015
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Hi..Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concern...

As per your symptoms you are suffering from sore throat due to Viral Infection. Difficulty in swallowing & dry throat is due to it
Following remedies may be done
1.Salt Water Gargle- Mix 1 tsp of salt with warm water in a glass. Gargle for roughly 15-20 seconds and spit out. You can repeat this as needed for 2-3 days. Remember to spit the water rather swallowing it.
2.Take anti-inflammatory drugs like Ibuprofen/acetaminophen it will reduce pain & swelling.
3.Take antibiotic like Azithromycin or Augmentin.
4.Sucking on cough drop such as Dexamethorphan increase salivation & hence moisoning the throat.
5. Take liquid diet, drink plenty of water & Take rest.

You will start improving in 3 to 4 days.If problem persist visit a physician

Hope this information helps.
Get well soon.
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Suggest Treatment For Dry Throat And Swallowing Difficulty

Hi..Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concern... As per your symptoms you are suffering from sore throat due to Viral Infection. Difficulty in swallowing & dry throat is due to it Following remedies may be done 1.Salt Water Gargle- Mix 1 tsp of salt with warm water in a glass. Gargle for roughly 15-20 seconds and spit out. You can repeat this as needed for 2-3 days. Remember to spit the water rather swallowing it. 2.Take anti-inflammatory drugs like Ibuprofen/acetaminophen it will reduce pain & swelling. 3.Take antibiotic like Azithromycin or Augmentin. 4.Sucking on cough drop such as Dexamethorphan increase salivation & hence moisoning the throat. 5. Take liquid diet, drink plenty of water & Take rest. You will start improving in 3 to 4 days.If problem persist visit a physician Hope this information helps. Get well soon.