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What Causes Sore Throat, Dry Cough And Hoarseness?

Hi, I started to get a sore throat one week ago tomorrow. I thought I was getting a headcold so I started to take paracetemol, my throat was quite sore the next day but not as bad the following then sore again the day after. About four days after my sore throat started my voice became very hoarse and very weak and at the end of the day I can only whisper. This has been going on for two days and I have a persistant tickly/dry cough aswell. What could this be?
Mon, 12 Oct 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have sore throat, dry cough and hoarseness. Well the symptoms you mention in query are pointing towards upper respiratory tract infection , which can be caused by bacterial or viral infection. I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist for proper examination . Doctor may order test like viral culture test , throat swab test and blood test to confirm the diagnosis and rule out causes like acid reflux . Doctor may prescribe anti bacterial amoxicillin or anti viral ( acyclovir depending upon the diagnosis along with decongestants . For now continue doing gargles and drink one spoon of honey mix with glass of lukewarm water. You should take steam inhalation along with vaporizers. Avoid hot, sharp , spicy food.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Sore Throat, Dry Cough And Hoarseness?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have sore throat, dry cough and hoarseness. Well the symptoms you mention in query are pointing towards upper respiratory tract infection , which can be caused by bacterial or viral infection. I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist for proper examination . Doctor may order test like viral culture test , throat swab test and blood test to confirm the diagnosis and rule out causes like acid reflux . Doctor may prescribe anti bacterial amoxicillin or anti viral ( acyclovir depending upon the diagnosis along with decongestants . For now continue doing gargles and drink one spoon of honey mix with glass of lukewarm water. You should take steam inhalation along with vaporizers. Avoid hot, sharp , spicy food. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari