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Hello doctor, i often end up having scratchy throat due to acid reflux problem. How am I supposed to treat the throat scratchiness issue in this case? Does it auto heal or anti-allergic drugs need to be taken??

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Tab levocet at bed time Tab pantocid dsr before breakfast Syrup sucral 2 tsf tds ...  Read More

I am having belching problems also I feel something stuck in my throat with kind of scratchy feeling in the throat makes me uneasy through out thebdqy

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What your symptoms suggest is called laryngo pharyngeal reflux disease. It requires a course of antacid medicine and also some lifestyle and dietary changes. ...  Read More

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Drank too much cold water and now having scratchy throat and pain. What should I take. I am able to breath without blockage but there is a feeling of mucus

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Do gargle with luke warm water , added with 1 tsf table salt ...  Read More

I am feeling a scratchy and itchy throat with feeling of something stuck in throat in the right side! One nose is looking red inside and when I even smell some agarbatti or even the dust makes my throat feel itchy! I don't have fever, no travel history! Please suggest some treatment for this scratchy throat and I also feel acid coming in throat! I

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Consult online for proper history and treatment ...  Read More

Hi My throat feel scratchy since morning. I had half a day of mild post nasal drip in the morning. No fever, nose feels a bit itchy. Please suggest some medicine for this

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Do gargles with betadine 1 tsf diluted in half glass of water three times a day, tablet lorfast am bed time if not pregnant or breastfeeding. ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, I am suffering from scratchy throat from last 3 months along with dry cough. I am taking pan D 1-1 from last 1 month. But still problem is same. Thank you.

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You should undergo upper GI Endoscopy and may be ENT Opinion ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, I am suffering from scratchy throat from last two months. Due to which I am also having dry cough. I took azithro 500mg for 3 days and pan D 1-1 for 7 days but still problem is same. What I can do to make it right. Thank you.

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It may be due to allergy or GERD ...  Read More

I have a scratchy throat coming and going from last 6 months it does not pain neither does it cause any problem ; its just bit scratchy at times .and i have inflamed papillae from last 2 months which i guess is the cause of my white coating on tongue .I consulted my ENT specialists all they give is antibiotics which don't help . The scratchy throat

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Drink plenty of water,eat soft foods like cooked cereal, mashed potatoes, soft fruits, yogurt and soft-cooked eggs...give adequate rest to your body..Avoid spicy foods or acidic foods. Gargle with war ...  Read More

Hi, I had covid in the week of 18th July and have recovered fully except for scratchy throat. During covid, I had taken paracetamol 650 mg for multiple days and did a 5 day azythromycin course. Scratchy throat started a few days back. It is not consistent and happens once or twice a day. Spicy or sour foods or dry throat trigger it. I have been tak

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Kindly discuss for your concern ...  Read More

I tested positive for Covid last week. I had no fever, initially for 1-2 days had sore throat, a broken voice and little cough. But as few days passed, my throat is not exactly sore but feels more scratchy, and there has been quite some coughing (I do not generally have a coughing issue, although I tend to get a sore throat quite often). I gargled

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You are facing mild sore throat problem. ...  Read More

- When I wake up, my throat is dry/scratchy and it is difficult to swallow. Bit better after water - Been waking up once or twice in the middle of the night to scratchy throat and need water - Going on for 10 days. Initially also felt a lump in the throat, but gone after 3 days. - In the morning, one nasal passage is blocked, feels full of thicken

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You need to get yourself examined at the earliest to get to a proper diagnosis. What’s your age? ...  Read More

Did not sleep from 6 years in night due to nasal congestion and cough in throat please suggest medicines

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Prolonged history has to be evaluated Need consultation Try steam inhalation ...  Read More

My son is having congestion due to cough. Since he is small he is isn't able to spit the cough out. This is prevalent from more than a week. Kindly let me know the remedy to get him relieved from this congestion.

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You can use nebulizer I understand your issue but No one can prescribe medicine without proper history in case of children so you can directly contact me on Practo ...  Read More

I have been feeling scratchy rough type while swallowing on right side of throat area just at the end of tongue inside..no fever no cough nothing..just a feeling of something rough scratchy whenever swallowing..plz tell what to do

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Can be due to acidity affecting your throat ...  Read More

Dear Doctors, For the past 6 months i am getting recurrent cold and scratchy throat sometimes feeling feverish too. I have consulted nearby doctor took nasal spray and allergy medicine. But still every 3 to 4 weeks i am getting upper respiratory infection easily. Kindly advise

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Visit the clinic or consult online ...  Read More

My 8 year old son weight 35 kg is suffering from throat infection and chest congestion as diagnosed by doctor. Doctor has prescribed cefuroxime 250 mg tab 2 times, ascoril LS and dolo 500 mg along with gargle and steam. 3 days medicine completed still he is getting fever of more than 100°C. Kindly suggest what should be done, is the treatment

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Consult with Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment ...  Read More

I have been feeling throat congestion for the last 2 weeks and am also having a dry cough. I feel a heavy cough when I am sleeping. My body is also feverish but has no high temperature. I also feel tired all the time. I am currently consulting a physician but no relief is there. Please suggest which doctor i should visit further, ENT or Pulmonary?

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Pulmonologist ...  Read More

My 5.8 years old daughter is having fever with cough, congestion and throat pain since past 2 days , doctor has prescribed antibiotics(clamp) and she has taken two doses but it's not reducing as of now , she is also having congestion and cough for which cough syrup(Mucolyte LS) has been prescribed, worried about throat pain as it started today a

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Needs throat examination kindly consult ...  Read More

I have slight fever for 3 days 99-100. I did all the blood test to eliminate any other disease. Platelet count - more that 2l Ns1 - negative Igm - negative Igg - positive I previously had dengue 4 years back. Is this the case of dengue or normal throat infection?

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Kindly connect Will help you. ...  Read More

When ever I take bath I get cold and my throat starts scratching. Even when I sleep at night I get a lot of scratching in my throat. Due to this I am not able to sleep. And especially these days, as the winter season is approaching, it is becoming even more severe for me and after bathing my eyes turn red, it is like I have a cold and water comes i

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It looks like allergies. Take an ENT opinion. ...  Read More

Having scratchy red throat with daily blocked nose ,itchy ears from 6 months.visited 2 ENT they said it is allergy.kindly suggest

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Looks like allergy Photo of the throat will help ...  Read More

Hello, I have a constant feeling of cough and congestion.. my doctor checked through stethoscope and told there is no issue and everything is clear. Still I feel it in my throat.

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Steam inhalation with Vicks/ Amruthanjan / karvol plus capsule for Cold Gargles with saline /betadine solution 3-4 times per day for throat problem Avoid cold water, icecream..ect Adequate bed rest. ...  Read More

My throat gets congested often. When I eat sweets, ice cream and take cold drinks, this happens almost instantly. Any medicine or syrup or suggestion please?

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vit c supplements. ...  Read More

From last few months after eating something i felt that little got stuck in my throat or sometimes it feels scratchy for few minutes.And this symptoms developed once I got ear infection due to sinus and I used lot of nasal drops. And this problem started right after that . While eating big meal there is no issue but if I take some small bites it fe

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Better to consult need to know Abit more history to help u ...  Read More

My throat is so vulnerable. If I eat cold stuff like juice, ice cream or anything, my throat gets congested and it hurts badly. I take antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medicines. Azithral and Rutoheal along with Dolo. It subsides after a couple of days. But why does this happen? I don't think it is common for all. Please help to understand better.

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It could be allergic pharyngitis.. Get an ENT opinion for proper assessment ...  Read More

Infection from Thursday, taking medicine but no improvement. High fever but remission with Dolo 650. Occassionally nauseating. Chest congestion. Very weak. Bowels nearly clear. Please help. Taken cough syrup also.

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Tab ventidox M ...  Read More

My baby is exactly 3 months old, he has minor throat Congestion. We went to the doctor and he prescribed Maxtra oral drops to him, however I forgot the dosage. Could you please help me with the exact dose that needs to be given to the baby. I can't go back to the doctor as i stay very far away. My son is only taking Vitamin D3 syrup and didn't hav

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Hello madam Plz help me with hai weight And also any other issues like noisy breathing Thank u ...  Read More

My baby is exactly 3 months old, he has minor throat Congestion. We went to the doctor and he prescribed Maxtra oral drops to him, however I forgot the dosage. Could you please help me with the exact dose that needs to be given to the baby. I can't go back to the doctor as i stay very far away. My son is only taking Vitamin D3 syrup and didn't hav

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Ideally no medications except saline nasal drops below 6 months age please avoid the same ...  Read More

Can I take Azithromycin 500mg twice a day for upper respiratory infection with symptoms like throat pain, itchy throat, wet cough and sinus? I have taken this before as per prescription but I'm not able to find the prescription now, hence need to know if it's once a day or twice a day. Body weight 60kgs

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According to your query and sign and symptom you want to know about the disease and cause and it's best Treatment as you have mentioned as above as throat pain, chest congestion and sinus . Please ta ...  Read More

How can I help my 2 month old with congestion? She doesn't have runny nose. I am using saline drops. What else can be done

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Greetings use saline nasal drops 4hrs once ...  Read More

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