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Suggest Treatment For Tightness In The Throat

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I am having some issues with my throat. almost feels like someone is squeezing it thight
everyone in my family just had a summer cold and at first I thought I'm coming up with another cold but I don't think so. I noticed my immune system is very weak lately. I had the worst cold sores just 2 weeks ago and I feel often tired
Fri, 18 Nov 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of tightness in the throat which seems to be due to upper respiratory tract infection. It could be due to poor and immunocompromised state of body as well.

Need not to worry. I would suggest you to do warm saline gargles 2-3 times a day. You should take steam inhalation twice a day. avoid intake of sharp and spicy food. Consult ENT specialist for proper diagnosis. Doctor may prescribe antibiotics amoxiclav at least for 10 days along with decongestant. Maintain proper hygiene. Drink plenty of water and liquids. Take tepid sponging if it is severe headache.Doctor may order test like swab test , blood test , and viral culture test to rule out condition like acid reflux and strep throat. Maintain proper hygiene.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Treatment For Tightness In The Throat

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of tightness in the throat which seems to be due to upper respiratory tract infection. It could be due to poor and immunocompromised state of body as well. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to do warm saline gargles 2-3 times a day. You should take steam inhalation twice a day. avoid intake of sharp and spicy food. Consult ENT specialist for proper diagnosis. Doctor may prescribe antibiotics amoxiclav at least for 10 days along with decongestant. Maintain proper hygiene. Drink plenty of water and liquids. Take tepid sponging if it is severe headache.Doctor may order test like swab test , blood test , and viral culture test to rule out condition like acid reflux and strep throat. Maintain proper hygiene. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari