Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Runny Nose, Bad Sore Throat And Chest Pain While Coughing?

i do not have a runny nose, started with a bad sore throat 4 days ago, thought it was on the mend 2 days ago, but lost my voice completely last night, when i cough the left side of my chest hurts. I was getting up green stuff this morning, but nothing now. do I need antibiotics or let it run it course:
posted on Thu, 4 Jun 2015
Twitter Mon, 21 Dec 2020 Answered on
Twitter Thu, 24 Dec 2020 Last reviewed on
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hello,

Since you have sore throat with green mucus & have lost your voice, you are suffering from laryngitis. Give rest to your voice, do not talk. Rinse your mouth with warm salt water & gargle your throat 3-4 times a day.

Green mucus is indicative of bacterial infection. You can take a oral course of Azithromycin or Erythromycin. For pain throat take acetaminophen. Take medicines after food to avoid acidity.

Take semi solid food like porridge, oats meal, custard to help swallow easily. You can take warm beverages & soups.

Do not smoke, do not take alcohol. You can take antihistamines, one sos at bed time to avoid allergic cough.

However, you are suggested to get clinically examined by an ENT & get routine throat examinations done to rule out tonsillitis's, pharyngitis or any other pathology. You will be treated accordingly.

Hope I have answered your queries. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr. Nupur K
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Runny Nose, Bad Sore Throat And Chest Pain While Coughing?

Hello, Since you have sore throat with green mucus & have lost your voice, you are suffering from laryngitis. Give rest to your voice, do not talk. Rinse your mouth with warm salt water & gargle your throat 3-4 times a day. Green mucus is indicative of bacterial infection. You can take a oral course of Azithromycin or Erythromycin. For pain throat take acetaminophen. Take medicines after food to avoid acidity. Take semi solid food like porridge, oats meal, custard to help swallow easily. You can take warm beverages & soups. Do not smoke, do not take alcohol. You can take antihistamines, one sos at bed time to avoid allergic cough. However, you are suggested to get clinically examined by an ENT & get routine throat examinations done to rule out tonsillitis s, pharyngitis or any other pathology. You will be treated accordingly. Hope I have answered your queries. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Nupur K