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I Have A Itchy, Congested Throat That’s Causing Me Slight

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Posted on Mon, 28 Sep 2020
Question: I have a itchy, congested throat that’s causing me slight breathing difficulties and a a little bit of a runny nose. I recently started back smoking weed a week ago which is when my throat started bothering me. I also stopped taking sea moss gel simply because I ran out but it definitely was making me feel 100 times better. I was having slightly different symptoms earlier this month but with time and sea moss it definitely helped me feel myself again. I’ve done honey and lemon in hot water but those actually makes my throat itch more than before I took it. I find the salt water definitely helps but what’s bothering me more than anything is the shortness of breath because of how congested I am. I don’t really cough but a few times my throat was extremely itchy. I’ve actually been pretty good on safety precautions but I will say besides from recently smoking again (which I actually stopped when I was feel under the weather a few months ago) I have pets and my house is really smuggy and I think it’s recycling the same air so I don’t think that’s helping or it can maybe even be part of the reason. I’m going to try to send some pictures and videos.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rohit S Menon (4 hours later)
Brief Answer:
It can be throat infection.

Detailed Answer:
Hii first of all thank you for approaching us with your query. I read through your query . I must say that it can be throat infection due to smoking. I suggest you to first stop smoking . Then follow these small easy tips. Do betadiene gargle thrice daily. Have hot food stuffs and hot water. Avoid cold foods like cold drinks and cold food items. Do tongue scraping using tongue scraper after brushing at night.Have lots and lots of warm water and fruits esp citrus fruits. Follow these for a week and see. If still after a week it persists please visit a physician.Please follow what I mentioned then it will be fine in a week.Hope you understood what I meant. Please do rate my answers so that I can improve my answering in future. Thank you and have a healthy day. Dr Rohit
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rohit S Menon (1 hour later)
Could it be strep throat specifically. I examined my throat again tonight and I noticed white spots on my tonsils and red dots on the roof of my mouth. I’ll send photos
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rohit S Menon (24 hours later)
Brief Answer:
It can be tonsilitis

Detailed Answer:
Hii thank you for your followup query. I read through your query and must say that it can be tonsilitis. I saw the pics and I must say that it can be tonsilitis. I suggest you to follow the steps mentioned by me in earlier message along with that you may take medicines (esp antibiotics and anti inflammatory) for that.And the red spots on the palate can be due to smoking. Nothing much to be worried about it.Hope you understood what I meant.Thankyou and have a healthy day.
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I Have A Itchy, Congested Throat That’s Causing Me Slight

Brief Answer: It can be throat infection. Detailed Answer: Hii first of all thank you for approaching us with your query. I read through your query . I must say that it can be throat infection due to smoking. I suggest you to first stop smoking . Then follow these small easy tips. Do betadiene gargle thrice daily. Have hot food stuffs and hot water. Avoid cold foods like cold drinks and cold food items. Do tongue scraping using tongue scraper after brushing at night.Have lots and lots of warm water and fruits esp citrus fruits. Follow these for a week and see. If still after a week it persists please visit a physician.Please follow what I mentioned then it will be fine in a week.Hope you understood what I meant. Please do rate my answers so that I can improve my answering in future. Thank you and have a healthy day. Dr Rohit