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Suggest Remedies For Scratchy Throat, Sinus Pressure And Productive Cough

Hello, For 6 days now, I have symptoms of URI-scratchy throat, sinus pressure/congestion alternating with excessive draining (green to almost clear mucous now), and productive cough, afebrile, no chills, no shakes. I have been treating each symptom naturally, using steam with eucalyptus inhaler, Aleve, salt water gargles, lemon tea with honey, and a lot of clear liquids. At night it is difficult to lay flat to sleep as my sinuses immediately become filled. I am tired of this. Should I go see my PMD for an antibiotic? Thank you.
Thu, 14 Apr 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have scratchy throat, sinus pressure and productive cough which is due to granular pharyngitis or upper respiratory tract infection. I would suggest you to avoid eating and drinking acidic,spicy and hot food and beverages. Sip warm water after every few minutes. Do warm saline gargles. Taking steam several times a will help alot . If condition doesn't get better in 2-3 days then consult ENT specialist for proper diagnosis and go for swab test. Go for sputum test as well if required and start treatment as per proper diagnosis. Take proper course of antibiotics such as Amoxiclav along with levocetirizine. Get X-ray of chest done to find out cause of cough and start treatment accordingly.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Remedies For Scratchy Throat, Sinus Pressure And Productive Cough

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have scratchy throat, sinus pressure and productive cough which is due to granular pharyngitis or upper respiratory tract infection. I would suggest you to avoid eating and drinking acidic,spicy and hot food and beverages. Sip warm water after every few minutes. Do warm saline gargles. Taking steam several times a will help alot . If condition doesn t get better in 2-3 days then consult ENT specialist for proper diagnosis and go for swab test. Go for sputum test as well if required and start treatment as per proper diagnosis. Take proper course of antibiotics such as Amoxiclav along with levocetirizine. Get X-ray of chest done to find out cause of cough and start treatment accordingly. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari