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What Causes Sore Throat, Cough And Nasal Congestion?

Six weeks ago I had a bad cold symptoms were a sore throat, cough, nasal congestion, headache and
fever and complete loss of voice. It is now six weeks later I feel fine however my voice remains extremely
raspy and gravelly and nothing I do seems to help. My throat is not red - it must have something to
do with my vocal chords. Could it be a bacterial infection for which I require antibiotics?
Fri, 12 Jun 2015
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Hi Dear,

welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern.

Thanks for your query .Sometimes infection left behined even after taking antibiotics . Specially when antibiotic course is short then require or one didn't complete it properly . In your case infection travel down the resiratory track and larynx got infected . The condition is called laryngitis .

I would suggest you to again consult your ENT specialist(ear,nose,throat) for proper examination . Doctor may perform laryngoscopy or biopsy to confirm diagnosis . He/she may prescribe further antibiotic course and stronger antibiotics.

For now try to speak less , give your larynx proper rest , take ibuprofen (if not allergic) or paracetamol for pain and swelling and give warm compresses to your neck .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Sore Throat, Cough And Nasal Congestion?

Hi Dear, welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. Thanks for your query .Sometimes infection left behined even after taking antibiotics . Specially when antibiotic course is short then require or one didn t complete it properly . In your case infection travel down the resiratory track and larynx got infected . The condition is called laryngitis . I would suggest you to again consult your ENT specialist(ear,nose,throat) for proper examination . Doctor may perform laryngoscopy or biopsy to confirm diagnosis . He/she may prescribe further antibiotic course and stronger antibiotics. For now try to speak less , give your larynx proper rest , take ibuprofen (if not allergic) or paracetamol for pain and swelling and give warm compresses to your neck . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari