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What Is The Cause Of Sore Throat And Thick Yellow Mucus In Chest And Throat?

It started quickly as a post nasal drip which caused a severe sore throat on Friday afternoon.Initially, I thought I might have strep, but I had no real fever to speak of.I teach middle school, so I thought it might be possible.(I have only had a very low grade temp but I haven't checked tonight.) I woke the other night with my right sinus burning. I attributed that to dry air.But I feel the mucous in my throat and chest now and have noticed the thick yellow stuff today. My energy level isn't as high as normal. I skipped a run yesterday and forced myself through a weights class tonight. Should I wait this out or see somebody?
Fri, 23 Oct 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have sore throat and thick yellow mucus in chest and throat leading to strep throat is due to upper respiratory tract infection leading to granular pharyngitis. . I would suggest visit ENT specialist once and get it examined and start treatment after proper diagnosis. You should do warm saline gargles 3 to 4 times a day. Take ibuprofen one tablet twice daily.Throat lozanges one every 4 hours is helpful. Drink luke warm water throughout the day as it can provide relief. You should take milk boiled with a pinch of turmeric taken at bedtime. You should avoid spicy food. Take soft foods to avoid irritation to the throat. You should take steam inhalation. Apply mist humidifiers in room. You should take cough expectorants. Get X-ray chest done along with pulmonary function tests.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Is The Cause Of Sore Throat And Thick Yellow Mucus In Chest And Throat?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have sore throat and thick yellow mucus in chest and throat leading to strep throat is due to upper respiratory tract infection leading to granular pharyngitis. . I would suggest visit ENT specialist once and get it examined and start treatment after proper diagnosis. You should do warm saline gargles 3 to 4 times a day. Take ibuprofen one tablet twice daily.Throat lozanges one every 4 hours is helpful. Drink luke warm water throughout the day as it can provide relief. You should take milk boiled with a pinch of turmeric taken at bedtime. You should avoid spicy food. Take soft foods to avoid irritation to the throat. You should take steam inhalation. Apply mist humidifiers in room. You should take cough expectorants. Get X-ray chest done along with pulmonary function tests. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari