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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.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of breathlessness, burning sensation in throat and sore throat which seems to be due to infection of respiratory tract leading to these symptoms. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to start with warm saline gargles and betadine gargles 3-4 times a day. For pain and swelling you should take ibuprofen or acetaminophen. Consult ENT specialist for proper diagnosis and rule out condition like strep throat and viral infection . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics penicillin or amoxicillin or anti viral drug depending upon the diagnosis along with decongestants and anti inflammatory . Avoid hot, sharp , spicy food substances , do warm saline rinses and carbonated beverages. Keep brushing twice daily and use Listerine mouth wash. Do flossing twice a week . Keep drinking plenty of water
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Treatment For Breathlessness, Burning Sensation In The Throat And Sore Throat
Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of breathlessness, burning sensation in throat and sore throat which seems to be due to infection of respiratory tract leading to these symptoms. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to start with warm saline gargles and betadine gargles 3-4 times a day. For pain and swelling you should take ibuprofen or acetaminophen. Consult ENT specialist for proper diagnosis and rule out condition like strep throat and viral infection . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics penicillin or amoxicillin or anti viral drug depending upon the diagnosis along with decongestants and anti inflammatory . Avoid hot, sharp , spicy food substances , do warm saline rinses and carbonated beverages. Keep brushing twice daily and use Listerine mouth wash. Do flossing twice a week . Keep drinking plenty of water Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari