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What Causes Swelling In Throat Leading To Shortness Of Breath?
Hi,last night I was watching t.v and I got up looking for air cause I couldnt breath,and I felt like my throat was swollen and my body start shaking,I wasnt cold.I got up today and I feel like my thoart is swollen,I swallow my saliva and is hard to swallow.Now,What does mean?this is serious?Help
Mon, 9 Jun 2014
hello,
This could be because of nasal blockage due to dry air and so you started to breath through your mouth.
And the dry air has irritated your throat.
You could take some lozenges to suck this would help a lot. steam inhalations,and normal saline nasal drops would help.
If a doctor is approachable consult an ENT specialist and get treatment for nasal problem.
In doubt do reply
This could be because of nasal blockage due to dry air and so you started to breath through your mouth.
And the dry air has irritated your throat.
You could take some lozenges to suck this would help a lot. steam inhalations,and normal saline nasal drops would help.
If a doctor is approachable consult an ENT specialist and get treatment for nasal problem.
In doubt do reply
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