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What Causes Sore Throat, Headache, Cough And Heavy Breathing After Tonsillectomy And Adenoidectomy?

I had my tonsils and adenoids removed a few months ago. I now am sick with a sore throat, headache, coughing, heavy breathing (feels like a weight is on my chest) and I lost my voice. Should I go to a doctor and be seen or is this just a cold that will pass?
Wed, 20 Jan 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain the symptoms of sore throat, coughing, headache,heavy breathing and loss of voice or Laryngitis can be due to causes like upper respiratory tract infection [ most common], bronchitis, lung infection, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease etc..
I would suggest you to consult an Otolaryngologist or a Pulmonologist and get evaluated and he can do a clinical evaluation and also advise you investigations like Throat swab culture, complete blood picture and chest
x ray to rule out the exact cause of the infection and treat you accordingly..
You can be advised a coure of antibiotics like Augmentin, Levofloxacin, Azithromycin etc, anti-inflammatory painkiller like Advil, decongestants like Pseudoephadrine, anti allergics and cough suppressants like Dextromethorphan..
Warm saline gargles,steam inhalations and use a humidifier in your room.
Do warm compresses over chest..
Drink plenty of warm water and take a soft diet..
Avoid spicy and chilled foods..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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What Causes Sore Throat, Headache, Cough And Heavy Breathing After Tonsillectomy And Adenoidectomy?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain the symptoms of sore throat, coughing, headache,heavy breathing and loss of voice or Laryngitis can be due to causes like upper respiratory tract infection [ most common], bronchitis, lung infection, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease etc.. I would suggest you to consult an Otolaryngologist or a Pulmonologist and get evaluated and he can do a clinical evaluation and also advise you investigations like Throat swab culture, complete blood picture and chest x ray to rule out the exact cause of the infection and treat you accordingly.. You can be advised a coure of antibiotics like Augmentin, Levofloxacin, Azithromycin etc, anti-inflammatory painkiller like Advil, decongestants like Pseudoephadrine, anti allergics and cough suppressants like Dextromethorphan.. Warm saline gargles,steam inhalations and use a humidifier in your room. Do warm compresses over chest.. Drink plenty of warm water and take a soft diet.. Avoid spicy and chilled foods.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.