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What Could Prolonged Sore Throat With Shortness Of Breath Indicate?

I have had a sore throat with post nasal drip and shortness of breath for a month now. When it started I was short of breath and ended up the a hoarse voice for a few days and a sore/ swollen throat. I figured it went away when my voice came back and my throat only hurt a little. Well I have been using an inhaler everynight for my shortness of breath for a month now. My sore throat is now unbearable and the postnasal drip has continued. I hate going to the doctor but what could this be? Bronchitis?
posted on Thu, 31 Jul 2014
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Thank You for contacting HCM.

This could be acute tonsillitis or pharyngitis. You did not mention your age. I would recommend you following things:

> Take amoxicilin/clavulanic acid 625mg thrice a day for 7 days
> Take albuterol once at night for 7 days (for shortness of breath). Keep inhaler for emergency
> Take hot water in a cup, add 1 table spoon salt in it. Perform gargles (mouth wash) with it three times a day for at least 3 days. It will give soothing effect.
> Take boiling water in a pot, put your head over the steam and cover whole with a sheet. Take deep breaths in it.(Avoid getting closer else it might cause burn). Do this twice a day.

AVOID:
> Chilled water
> Drinks
> Spicy food

Report to hospital if:
> Condition remain same after 2-3 days
> Any unusual symptom appears
> Condition deteriorates.
> There is difficulty in breathing.

Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow
up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us.
Wishing you good health.
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What Could Prolonged Sore Throat With Shortness Of Breath Indicate?

Hello Thank You for contacting HCM. This could be acute tonsillitis or pharyngitis. You did not mention your age. I would recommend you following things: Take amoxicilin/clavulanic acid 625mg thrice a day for 7 days Take albuterol once at night for 7 days (for shortness of breath). Keep inhaler for emergency Take hot water in a cup, add 1 table spoon salt in it. Perform gargles (mouth wash) with it three times a day for at least 3 days. It will give soothing effect. Take boiling water in a pot, put your head over the steam and cover whole with a sheet. Take deep breaths in it.(Avoid getting closer else it might cause burn). Do this twice a day. AVOID: Chilled water Drinks Spicy food Report to hospital if: Condition remain same after 2-3 days Any unusual symptom appears Condition deteriorates. There is difficulty in breathing. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. Wishing you good health.