Question 1

good day,

i have a cough (produces clear phlegm), itchy throat, runny nose. is there a possibily that this is corona?

kind regards 
renchia

Accepted Answer

COVID-19 Symptoms2: COVID-19 common symptoms include Fever or chills, Cough, Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, Fatigue, Muscle or body aches, Headache, New loss of taste or smell, Sore throat, Congestion or runny nose, Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhea.

Individuals with symptoms should isolate immediately and get tested. Severe shortness of breath / trouble breathing warrants emergency department visit.

Question 2

dry/sore itchy throat with nausea in the morning maybe from the drainage. cough up phlegm on occasion. feels like in back of throat. dry feeling to swallow. what should i take or do?

Accepted Answer

: Your symptoms may be due to dry air in the bedroom. Try using a humidifier in the bedroom.

Question 3

what is the best over the counter medication to treat: sore itchy throat with a voice thats gone, painful cough with yellow/green phlem and blocked nose with congestion ?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Usually warm saline gargle, local anesthetic lozenges (Cepacol etc) and at times zinc lozenges may be helpful.  In the case of a viral infection, the symptoms should start to improve after a few days and subside in less than 10,  If you have a bacterial infection such as sinusitis, antibiotic may be  needed.

Question 4

what is the best treatment for an itchy throat that also induces phlegm?

Accepted Answer

ANTIHISTAMIN//DECONG: Most of the time itchy throat and phlegm are due to allergy and antihistamines and decongestants may help the sumptoms.

Question 5

everytime after i eat bread i get phlegm and a really itchy throat. is it a gluten allergy/intolerance?

Accepted Answer

Wheat allergy: It is most likely an allergy to wheat gluten really causes an immune reaction that could cause stomachaches and heart burn you probably need a skin test to check this out as well as a blood test to see if you have antibodies against gluten.

Question 6

is it possible to have a mild cold? i had a bad cold months ago but yesterday i woke up slightly weak and just felt exhausted. very mild itchy throat and have a small bit of phlegm. it almost feels like i have the tail end of a cold. what is this?

Accepted Answer

: Depending on the season where you leave, it can be any virus. However if it's summer where you live it is likely the new COVID variant as your symptoms are suggestive of it. Let your doc know, testing will help at this point if applicable.

Question 7

how do you get rid of a persistent itchy throat and cough?

Accepted Answer

Identify trigger: Coughing may be related to itching of the throat.  While an antihistamine may decrease the itching, the best long term approach would be to see an allergist to perform testing to identify the trigger.

Question 8

i have a dry cough and itchy throat.
is there any remedy or cure to recover.?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: This may be allergy exacerbation. If you have no contraindications you can try an otc antihistamine to see if it helps. If not you should see your primary

Question 9

my girlfriend tested positive for covid and now i have an itchy throat and a dry cough ?

Accepted Answer

Covid testin: There is a good chance you have Covid. Wait 5- 7 days after your last contact with her to get tested.

Question 10

im having a dry cough accompanied with itchy throat what is over-the-counter med for these?

Accepted Answer

See a physician: You should consult a physician. You did not mention  what triggers your cough. You may be suffering from allergies and postnasal drip.. Allergy medication like antihistamine and nasal spray and neti potty sinus rinse can help. Consult a physician or an ENT specialist.

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Good day, i have a cough (produces clear phlegm), itchy throat, runny nose. is there a possibily that this is corona? kind regards renchia

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Dry/sore itchy throat with nausea in the morning maybe from the drainage. cough up phlegm on occasion. feels like in back of throat. dry feeling to swallow. what should i take or do?

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What is the best over the counter medication to treat: sore itchy throat with a voice thats gone, painful cough with yellow/green phlem and blocked nose with congestion ?

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What is the best treatment for an itchy throat that also induces phlegm?

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Everytime after i eat bread i get phlegm and a really itchy throat. is it a gluten allergy/intolerance?

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Is it possible to have a mild cold? i had a bad cold months ago but yesterday i woke up slightly weak and just felt exhausted. very mild itchy throat and have a small bit of phlegm. it almost feels like i have the tail end of a cold. what is this?

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How do you get rid of a persistent itchy throat and cough?

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I have a dry cough and itchy throat. is there any remedy or cure to recover.?

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My girlfriend tested positive for covid and now i have an itchy throat and a dry cough ?

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Im having a dry cough accompanied with itchy throat what is over-the-counter med for these?

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