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What Causes Dryness In Throat And Pain In The Chest?

After I had a cold few months ago, my throat started to be very dry. I have obstructive phlegm in my throat all the time since then, and this uncomfortable feeling does not go away. I sometimes had a pain in my chest, so I even had a lung test, but the result came up with nothing. Should I go to a hospital and get a treatment or something?
Mon, 25 Aug 2014
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Hi, thanks for your query.
Post viral cold, there will be residual congestion in the throat causing dryness and irritation.
If I were your treating doctor, I would have prescribed antihistamines + mucolytics combination drugs twice daily for 2 weeks.
Chest pain usually can be because of gastritis also.
If so take a proton pump inhibitors + prokinetcs drug one tablet before food for 2 weeks.
If chest pain is increasing, more on exertion, then please consult with your doctor and get evaluated
hope my answers have helped you. Thanks. .
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What Causes Dryness In Throat And Pain In The Chest?

Hi, thanks for your query. Post viral cold, there will be residual congestion in the throat causing dryness and irritation. If I were your treating doctor, I would have prescribed antihistamines + mucolytics combination drugs twice daily for 2 weeks. Chest pain usually can be because of gastritis also. If so take a proton pump inhibitors + prokinetcs drug one tablet before food for 2 weeks. If chest pain is increasing, more on exertion, then please consult with your doctor and get evaluated hope my answers have helped you. Thanks. .