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What Causes Sore Throat With Red Bumps And Dry Cough?

I have had a sore throat for 2 days now. It started suddenly yesterday evening. Today is the worst. My throat is red with big red bumps down my throat. I have a dry cough at times. I'm constantly thirsty but it never helps. Then i also have a sore bump on the left side of my tongue. What is wrong with me?
Tue, 5 Jan 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

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

As per your complain it seems that you are suffering from Granular Pharyngitis leading to sore throat and formation of red bumps in throat..
Cough seems to be due to inflammation and irritation in throat..
I would suggest you to consult an ENT Expert and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like throat swab culture can help in diagnosis and treatment can be planned according to confirmed diagnosis.
The physician can advise you to take antibiotics like Azithromycin, painkillers like Ibuprofen or diclofenac, do warm saline gargles and steam inhalations..
As of now you can start doing warm saline gargles atlest 3 to 4 times a day..
Do steam inhalations twice a day..
Avoid spicy and chilled foods..
Sip on plenty of warm water..
Chew vitamin C pellets and suck a throat lozenge every 4 hours..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..
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What Causes Sore Throat With Red Bumps And Dry Cough?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concern.. As per your complain it seems that you are suffering from Granular Pharyngitis leading to sore throat and formation of red bumps in throat.. Cough seems to be due to inflammation and irritation in throat.. I would suggest you to consult an ENT Expert and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like throat swab culture can help in diagnosis and treatment can be planned according to confirmed diagnosis. The physician can advise you to take antibiotics like Azithromycin, painkillers like Ibuprofen or diclofenac, do warm saline gargles and steam inhalations.. As of now you can start doing warm saline gargles atlest 3 to 4 times a day.. Do steam inhalations twice a day.. Avoid spicy and chilled foods.. Sip on plenty of warm water.. Chew vitamin C pellets and suck a throat lozenge every 4 hours.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..