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What Could Cause Tightness In Chest,irritation In Throat & Headache?
I have ata tight chest but no phlegm. I feel acky and my throat is irritated but not sore. I do not cough often but feel my throat is always dry. I have a mild to moderate headache. I ve had a flu shot in the fall and my husband has just finished a bad cold that lasted 2 weeks. What do you think I have?
Thu, 16 Apr 2015
Thanks for your question on HCM.
I can understand your situation and problem.
In my opinion you are mostly having acute viral upper respiratory tract infection (URTI).
Possibility of transmission from your husband is high as he was having cold recently.
So better to follow these steps for symptomatic relief.
1. Avoid oily and spicy food.
2. Avoid hard to chew food.
3. Drink plenty of fluids orally and keep yourself hydrated.
4. Do warm water gargles 5-6 times a day.
5. Start antihistamines and anti inflammatory drugs.
You will mostly improve in 6-7 days.
I can understand your situation and problem.
In my opinion you are mostly having acute viral upper respiratory tract infection (URTI).
Possibility of transmission from your husband is high as he was having cold recently.
So better to follow these steps for symptomatic relief.
1. Avoid oily and spicy food.
2. Avoid hard to chew food.
3. Drink plenty of fluids orally and keep yourself hydrated.
4. Do warm water gargles 5-6 times a day.
5. Start antihistamines and anti inflammatory drugs.
You will mostly improve in 6-7 days.
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