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Are dry cough and dry throat the same...iam not having any cough but having dry throat...I have no travel history...iam worried ...since having dry throat since 5-6 days...

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Dry throat can be due to many reasons like acid reflux/snoring/ mouth breathing/ inadequate water intake / early bacterial or viral infection. In my opinion pls hydrate enough , do warm water gargles, ...  Read More

My Throat will get dry and this is happening from last one year. And when it get dry some liquid type will come from mouth.

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Salt water gargles for 5 days. Cap A -Z gold once daily for 5 days Do cbc/esr- blood test ...  Read More

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I am having issue in throat, it is feeling dry and like something stuck in throat. And i feel i will get addicted if dryness in throat is not resolved.

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I need to Know following answer before... 1.do you have any nasal allergies? 2.are you a chronic smoker? 3.are you a mouth breather?/or snore? ...  Read More

Throat is getting dried up very frequently and getting dry cough .she is under medication for diabetic .

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Hi...with this brief history you provided...it is not possible to come to a diagnosis.. ...  Read More

The back of my throat has been dry for like a month or so and it’s uncomfortable.

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My throat is getting dry again and again...when I drink water after one minute it will get dry again and throat is paining also please help me

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Check if you are taking any medication as some medicines cause dry mouth. Instead of plain water you can drink lemon water and ORS . Keep yourself hydrated . ...  Read More

I am facing with throat problem as it gets dry and my tongue had cuts so I am not able to speak that much bc throat is getting dry and it pinches

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Need to check for causes. ...  Read More

My throat gets completely dried and i feel very tired always. sometimes feel feverish too

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You seem to be suffering from reflux laryngopharyngitis which is type of acidity related disorder. You may need to take anti reflux medications for few weeks for long term benefits ...  Read More

Since 2 days I'm suffering from dry throat and throat pain mainly during night and feel like my throat is closed.

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Please take Cap. Pantocid-DSR, 1 cap, 30 min before dinner for one week. ...  Read More

I experience dryness in throat a lot. My throat gets dried in every 5 minutes. I have to keep drinking some water else it feels very tough inside my throat.

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U need to get ua thyroid levels checked and get a thorough consultation to properly diagnose and treat it as multiple factors like LPR and Chronic Pharyngitis, Allergy etc can cause such symptoms ...  Read More

Hi, I am facing nose dryness issue from past 4 years. I face nose dryness with running nose and congestion no other symptoms. It usually happens when there is sudden change in temperature. I tried applying petroleum jelly, using Nosal spray but didn't have seen any good results. Nose dryness usually stays for 3-4 days sometimes more longer.

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This nose dryness with running nose and congestion, triggered by temperature change and recurring for years, usually points to allergic or vasomotor rhinitis rather than a structural problem. Petroleu ...  Read More

Two days ago I got a sore throat, which i usually get once in a month or two but it goes upon gargling with a medicated mouth wash. this time it didn't go and on the 2nd day I started getting a runny or blocked nose, with ears blocked and pain in them. since yesterday its gotten worse and my whole face hurts, along with my teeth. my eyes and forehe

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This sounds like a viral cold that has moved into your sinuses. The blocked nose, ear fullness, and pain across your face, teeth, and forehead over the eyebrows are typical sinus congestion, not a den ...  Read More

Everytime i lay down, or speak loudly and eat something dry I start coughing. I have a continuous feeling of something strucknin my throat. If vomiting starts I can't keep anything down. Have to go to hospital everything I start vomiting.not able sleep or eat properly. Endoscopy showed mild achlasia but manometry test was normal.i have had these fo

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Hi Greetings. You have symptoms of Laryngopharyngeal reflux issue. This might cause of a feeling of something stuck in the throat, cough and irritation. ...  Read More

For the last 1 month, I have recurrent throat dryness and irritation with an urge to cough or clear my throat. Coughing gives temporary relief, but the irritation returns. During daytime it happens around 10–12 times, but at night after lying down it becomes much worse, sometimes every 5–10 minutes, making it difficult to sleep. I have

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Allergic Rhinitis should be deal under medical supervision and continue treatment as per specialist recommendation. You can avoid allergic trigger from dust,mite of yourself.keep your surroundings cle ...  Read More

For the last 1 month, I have recurrent throat dryness and irritation with an urge to cough or clear my throat. Coughing gives temporary relief, but the irritation returns. During daytime it happens around 10–12 times, but at night after lying down it becomes much worse, sometimes every 5–10 minutes, making it difficult to sleep. I have

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post-nasal drip from allergic rhinitis is quite possible, particularly with your history of allergy and prolonged AC exposure, but reflux/LPR and cough-variant asthma can produce very similar symptoms ...  Read More

For the last 1 month, I have recurrent throat dryness and irritation with an urge to cough or clear my throat. Coughing gives temporary relief, but the irritation returns. During daytime it happens around 10–12 times, but at night after lying down it becomes much worse, sometimes every 5–10 minutes, making it difficult to sleep. I have

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kindly connect..need proper history before going for tests ...  Read More

For the last 1 month, I have recurrent throat dryness and irritation with an urge to cough or clear my throat. Coughing gives temporary relief, but the irritation returns. During daytime it happens around 10–12 times, but at night after lying down it becomes much worse, sometimes every 5–10 minutes, making it difficult to sleep. I have

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Hi Greetings. You mentioned you have allergic rhinitis. How long have the Symptoms been there? Is there any facial pain or fullness ? Is there any headache? Dry cough and irritation could be because o ...  Read More

For the last 1 month, I have recurrent throat dryness and irritation with an urge to cough or clear my throat. Coughing gives temporary relief, but the irritation returns. During daytime it happens around 10–12 times, but at night after lying down it becomes much worse, sometimes every 5–10 minutes, making it difficult to sleep. I have

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Get your skin prick test done for the Allergy Detection. Try to complete your Last meal 4 hours before sleep so acid reflux can be minimised. Get your AC serviced as there are chances of fungus or a ...  Read More

My wife has been suffering from dry cough with frequent throat itching problem. At night problem increases, but all through the day. Kindly prescribe medicine

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A dry cough with throat itching that worsens at night is often linked to allergies or post nasal drip, especially without fever. ...  Read More

I am having sore throat and dry cough. I am breastfeeding mother Pls suggest breastfeeding safe cough syrup and medicine Thankyou

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You can usually manage a dry cough and sore throat while breastfeeding safely, but not every cough syrup is fine to take while you're nursing. ...  Read More

My son is having a dry cough due to which his sleep is getting disturbed.please suggest a medicine or home made remedy

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Greetings To soothe the airway, three common home remedies include giving a teaspoon of honey before bedtime (only if the child is over 1 year old), maintaining optimal humidity with a cool-mist vapo ...  Read More

My son took Accutane (isotretinoin) (20 mg) for about 2 weeks. Shortly after starting it, he developed significant dryness and discomfort. He stopped the medicine about 35 days ago, but symptoms are still present and fluctuate in severity. Eyes: He has dry and sometimes painful eyes. Eye drops provide temporary relief. He feels the left upper eyeli

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kindly connect..need a proper evaluation ...  Read More

My son took Accutane (isotretinoin) (20 mg) for about 2 weeks. Shortly after starting it, he developed significant dryness and discomfort. He stopped the medicine about 35 days ago, but symptoms are still present and fluctuate in severity. Eyes: He has dry and sometimes painful eyes. Ey

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Hello Yes you can check the dryness in the eye with schirmer test Please consult for proper guidance and treatment ...  Read More

My son took Accutane (isotretinoin) (20 mg) for about 2 weeks. Shortly after starting it, he developed significant dryness and discomfort. He stopped the medicine about 35 days ago, but symptoms are still present and fluctuate in severity. Eyes: He has dry and sometimes painful eyes. Ey

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Isotretinoin can cause dryness Further evaluation needed ...  Read More

My son took Accutane (isotretinoin) (20 mg) for about 2 weeks. Shortly after starting it, he developed significant dryness and discomfort. He stopped the medicine about 35 days ago, but symptoms are still present and fluctuate in severity. Eyes: He has dry and sometimes painful eyes. Eye

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Will improve with medication Consult online for further management ...  Read More

I had these white white pimple in my throat but painless its also in my back of my throat plz do guide

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It's totally normal If you face any symptoms like throat ache , fever etc ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, I had sexual intercourse with someone I met through a dating app. The date was the 2nd of August,2026. I used condoms during intercourse... but I performed oral sex without any protection. After a few days I developed this irritation in my throat. And subsequently I developed a cold and fever with a wet cough and yellowish mucus from

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Hello, Thank you for explaining your situation so clearly. Based on what you’ve described, the risk of an STI is not zero, but it is lower because vaginal intercourse was protected with a condom. The ...  Read More

Hi doctors is my throat normal why are there several bumps in my throat I am afraid and I can see a growing as well in the bottom just behind the epiglottis is it cancer or is it anything other thing and I had a tonsil stone when I drink Sprite and it went of is it normal

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Not cancer Part of pharyngeal mucosa Nothing to worry ...  Read More

Hi doctor why why are there bums on my throat big big bums on my throat and when I am seeing just behind the epiglottis a big circle bump is growing there is it cancer and I had a tonsil stone I had no pain while swallowing as well no fever but when I drink sprite it went of and is it cancer in my throat because of that several big big bumps down

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Nothing cancerous from the image. Clinical evaluation needed. ...  Read More

Hi all suffering from Constant itchiness in throat, dry cough due to it no bulgum, itchiness increases after I eat oily greasy food pizza or any outside unhealthy also I get itchiness accompanied by dry cough if someone is frying something. Can't sleep at night due to Constant irritation/ itching in throat Wanted to know what I am facing is th

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It may be due to laru go pharyngeal reflux disease. It occurs due to the reflux of the acid from the stomach. The disease most commonly seen in pwople with irregular diet, stress and lack of exercise. ...  Read More

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