Sore Throat

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Sore Throat

Asked for Female, 48 Years

I have had a sore/dry/itchy throat for 19 weeks. It started at the on the 5th of January. It does not feel like a normal sore throat from swollen tonsils or sinus. Some days it’s just sore and some days the itch is unbearable. I am burping a lot and it’s sore to burp. It’s sore in my chest and throat when I burp. I can’t say I am hoarse all the time but I can’t speak for a significant period of time without it hurting/itching on either side of the throat so I have been avoiding speaking t

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It could be reflux pharyngitis. drink more water..show an ENT before starting medications.

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Dr. Vinay S Bhat ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 15 yrs exp Bangalore · Accepted Answer

Dr. Vinay S Bhat

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 15 yrs exp Bangalore

You seem to be suffering from allergic pharyngitis. You may need to take anti Histamine tablets or any other anti allergy medications for few weeks. If your symptoms are persistent then allergy testing may be necessary

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Consult nearby ENT specialist for confirmation of diagnosis and appropriate treatment if required