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What Causes Dryness On Tongue, Mucus In Throat And Dry Cough?

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Posted on Wed, 30 Sep 2015
Question: Hi Dr....

my tongue is getting dry from 2 days and feeling uncomfortable with mucus in my throat causing dry cough....
Nose blocked....
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Answered by Dr. Shafi Ullah Khan (12 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Sequelae of common cold and flu . No worries

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking

I read your question and i understand your concern. Dry cough, nasal congestion and dry tongue , post nasal drip are some connected with one following to another features and are common sequelae of a common cold and flu. Nothing to worry about. All a person needs is adequate rehydration, fluids intake, herbal home remedies and symptomatic treatment with decongestants and tylenol etc.

Adjust your room temperature and humidity , Humidifiers can help in this regard. Drink plenty of fluids from 8 to 12 litres. Prefer electrolytes rich solutions. Use one tea spoonful in 8 ounces of warm water and use it for gargles. Aspirin and garlic water may be used as well. Also you can use some tylenol for the relief. Nasal decongestants steroids can also be used. USe warm hot beverages like herbal tea mixed with honey and boiled eggs etc. Saline nasal drops and regular irrigation of nose is advised. Use of zinc, vitamin c and echinacea has also been proven useful.

Nutshell, these are common self resolving ailments and nothig to worry about. Just continue the home remedies and you shall feel better.

I hope it helps. take good care of yourself and dont forget to close the discussion please.

Regards
Khan
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Dr. Shafi Ullah Khan

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What Causes Dryness On Tongue, Mucus In Throat And Dry Cough?

Brief Answer: Sequelae of common cold and flu . No worries Detailed Answer: Thank you for asking I read your question and i understand your concern. Dry cough, nasal congestion and dry tongue , post nasal drip are some connected with one following to another features and are common sequelae of a common cold and flu. Nothing to worry about. All a person needs is adequate rehydration, fluids intake, herbal home remedies and symptomatic treatment with decongestants and tylenol etc. Adjust your room temperature and humidity , Humidifiers can help in this regard. Drink plenty of fluids from 8 to 12 litres. Prefer electrolytes rich solutions. Use one tea spoonful in 8 ounces of warm water and use it for gargles. Aspirin and garlic water may be used as well. Also you can use some tylenol for the relief. Nasal decongestants steroids can also be used. USe warm hot beverages like herbal tea mixed with honey and boiled eggs etc. Saline nasal drops and regular irrigation of nose is advised. Use of zinc, vitamin c and echinacea has also been proven useful. Nutshell, these are common self resolving ailments and nothig to worry about. Just continue the home remedies and you shall feel better. I hope it helps. take good care of yourself and dont forget to close the discussion please. Regards Khan