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Tumeric Powder Capsule Cause Throat Issue

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Posted on Tue, 13 Feb 2024
Question: This evening i took a capsule filled with Tumeric powder. The capsule broke and i could taste the tumeric. Then started coughing which i never do. Now hours later, i stopped coughing but when i exhale while brething. Loud enough to record on a tape recorder, i eill br calling df in morning.. Have. You any recommendation? I do not appear to be out of breath, i think the problem is with n lower lobe of lung.
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Answered by Dr. Vaishalee Punj (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
It is a powder and may have irritated the throat

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome,

Turmeric powder may have irritated the throat on its sudden release. This maybe causing the sound due to local inflammation.

You can do gargles with salt-water or a cooking oil and this should help clear the throat. The throat should clear in 2-3 days. Drinking warm milk will also help.
If you notice excess mucous, you can take a tablet of Cetrizine 5 mg before sleeping for 2-3 days.

Hope this helps. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr Vaishalee
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Tumeric Powder Capsule Cause Throat Issue

Brief Answer: It is a powder and may have irritated the throat Detailed Answer: Hello and welcome, Turmeric powder may have irritated the throat on its sudden release. This maybe causing the sound due to local inflammation. You can do gargles with salt-water or a cooking oil and this should help clear the throat. The throat should clear in 2-3 days. Drinking warm milk will also help. If you notice excess mucous, you can take a tablet of Cetrizine 5 mg before sleeping for 2-3 days. Hope this helps. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr Vaishalee