Suggest Treatment For Burning Sensation In Throat And Pain In Jaws

Posted on Tue, 21 Jul 2015

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Question : I have a really annoying problem, i feel the constant need to clear my throat my airway is clear when i breathe but it feels like ive got excess pheglm in the back of my throat all the time. Like sonethings stuck. Its been like this for months. And for the past few days there is a burning sensation at the back on my right side of throat. I also have a pain in my left jaw swollen gland hurts when touched. I recently quit smoking but inly for a week or so and started back up again and sometimes i feel disorientated and faint and sick. I dont know if its to do with smoking though. Should i be worried ?

Answered by Dr. Suresh Heijebu (27 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Acute Bronchitis

Detailed Answer:
Hi Mam,

I understand your query and concern.

You possibly seem to have Acute Bronchitis with Post nasal Drip.

This is quite commonly related to smoking.

The episodes will subside with time.

All you need is a short course of antibiotics like Tab Levofloxacin 400 mg q12hr for 3 days.

A saline gargle or Listerine mouthwash thrice a day is all enough.

This therapy will clear your symptoms to large extent.

An X ray chest will also help to assess the lung involvement if any.

Post your further queries if any,
Thank you.

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