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What Causes Dry Throat And Severe Fatigue?

Approximarely 10 or 12 days ago i felt lathargic during the day and then woke up the next morning with an extremely dry throat and still felt a little lathargic. The next day i had a bad cough and felt a little bit lathargic. I have had a terrible dry cough that is annoying my wife and coworkers. Any thoughts on what the issue might be? Viral or bacterial infection? Allergies? ...?
Sat, 7 Jul 2018
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Hello and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Based on your description, it appears that you could have contacted viral infection.
Kindly take the following measures to overcome it.
1. Do salt water gargling with warm water thrice daily.
2. Take syrup containing Ambroxol as ingredient twice daily.
3. Chew medicated lozanges when you feel dryness in throat.
4. Drink good quality of water and eat healthy diet.
Gradually, your symptoms should subside.

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What Causes Dry Throat And Severe Fatigue?

Hello and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Based on your description, it appears that you could have contacted viral infection. Kindly take the following measures to overcome it. 1. Do salt water gargling with warm water thrice daily. 2. Take syrup containing Ambroxol as ingredient twice daily. 3. Chew medicated lozanges when you feel dryness in throat. 4. Drink good quality of water and eat healthy diet. Gradually, your symptoms should subside. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.