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What Causes Tightness In The Throat With Breathing Difficulty?

TODAY A FRIEND OF MINE WAS DRIVING AND SHE FELT A TIGHTNESS AND RESTRICTIVE FEELING IN HER THROAT LIKE SHE COULDN T BREATHE, TINGLY ALL OVER FELT FUNNY. SHE DIDN T REMEMBER DRIVING ENDED UP PASSING HER JOB AND WAS DISORIENTED STILL PASSING IT AGAIN...
Thu, 10 Nov 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of tightness in the throat with breathing difficulty which seems to be due to inflammation of tonsils and upper respiratory tract infection. The tightness can also occur due to acid reflux. I would suggest you to do throat lozenges and do warm saline gargles. You should avoid intake of cold carbonated beverages and maintain proper oral hygiene. Relax jaw properly and try to take soft food in diet. You should take antibiotic Amoxicillin in combination with antiallergic medication Sinarest. Visit ENT specialist once and get it examined. You should get blood and throat swab test done and start treatment after proper prescription. Doctor may also refer you to allergy specialist for condition like asthma .Take over the counter antihistamine like benadryl. Drink plenty of fluids.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Tightness In The Throat With Breathing Difficulty?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of tightness in the throat with breathing difficulty which seems to be due to inflammation of tonsils and upper respiratory tract infection. The tightness can also occur due to acid reflux. I would suggest you to do throat lozenges and do warm saline gargles. You should avoid intake of cold carbonated beverages and maintain proper oral hygiene. Relax jaw properly and try to take soft food in diet. You should take antibiotic Amoxicillin in combination with antiallergic medication Sinarest. Visit ENT specialist once and get it examined. You should get blood and throat swab test done and start treatment after proper prescription. Doctor may also refer you to allergy specialist for condition like asthma .Take over the counter antihistamine like benadryl. Drink plenty of fluids. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari