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Suggest Treatment For Breathlessness, Burning Sensation In The Throat And Sore Throat

I have a shortness of breath, burning sensation in my throat and at times find it hard to swallow. My throat is constantly sore and irritated. I have a problem with acid reflux and have had a heart by-pass. I am 73 years old and haven t smoked in 30 years.
Tue, 26 Apr 2016
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Hi,
Thanks for posting in HCM.
I understand your concern.
The symptoms what you have been describing appears that you are having upper respiratory tract infection. Kindly do the following to overcome them.
1. Do salt water gargling with warm water thrice a day.
2. Use steam inhalation to liquefy the mucous for easy drainage.
3. Take mucolytic-decongestant medications in the form of syrup containing Ambroxyl/Bromhexine, Guaifenesin and Chlorpheniramine maleate as ingredients.
4. Take medicated lozenges for throat soothening effect when necessary.
Strictly avoid consumption of cold items like cold drinks and ice cream.
Your symptoms should getter soon by adopting to above measures.
Hope the information provided would be helpful.
All the best.
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Suggest Treatment For Breathlessness, Burning Sensation In The Throat And Sore Throat

Hi, Thanks for posting in HCM. I understand your concern. The symptoms what you have been describing appears that you are having upper respiratory tract infection. Kindly do the following to overcome them. 1. Do salt water gargling with warm water thrice a day. 2. Use steam inhalation to liquefy the mucous for easy drainage. 3. Take mucolytic-decongestant medications in the form of syrup containing Ambroxyl/Bromhexine, Guaifenesin and Chlorpheniramine maleate as ingredients. 4. Take medicated lozenges for throat soothening effect when necessary. Strictly avoid consumption of cold items like cold drinks and ice cream. Your symptoms should getter soon by adopting to above measures. Hope the information provided would be helpful. All the best.