Question 1

What medicine would help a severe sore throat? i can't breathe swallow or it hurts real bad. i also have nasual congestion to. i have a hard cough to.

Accepted Answer

Hydrate, lozenges especially cepacol which has mild anesthetic properties, tylenol, (acetaminophen) advil, throat coat tea are suggestions. If fever, large lymph glands, or infected looking tonsils then get culture for strep. With other symptoms most likely viral. Since you're on humera more likely to get bacterial infection so if not better soon see md. Consider mononucleosis.Severe pain-narcotics, Lidocaine gel.

Question 2

Woke up with severe sore throat. no fever or congestion. i took a picture and it's red. should i get tested for strep?

Accepted Answer

Strep doesn't always present with full blown symptoms.

Question 3

I have a more severe sore throat than normal for the 4 days, but it was pretty light on the first day. she also has swollen glands, and congestion.

Accepted Answer

Lymphadenopathy (lad) or "swollen glands" with upper respiratory infections (uris) or sore throat is common. May check for strep, but wouldn't worry about LAD if they resolve spontaneously or after treatment.

Question 4

Nasal congestion, severe sore throat at night. but only slight  throat irritation during the day. could it be post nasal drip?

Accepted Answer

Post-nasal drip often leads to a sore, irritated throat. This can cause discomfort or a feeling that there is a lump in the throat. Often caused by allergies or other irritant triggers. Successful treatment of the post-nasal drip will usually clear up these throat symptoms. OTC and prescription nasal sprays are often indicated. Talk with your primary doctor about what options work best for you.

Question 5

Should i get the covid vaccine if i have a cold? nothing severe, just sore throat, slight cough, and nose congestion?

Accepted Answer

I would suggest that you wait until you are finished with what appears to be an URI.  Check with your PCP to see what they recommend.

Question 6

How long for a viral syndrome to go away? severe tension headache,fever,tiredness,restlessness,sore throat severe,congestion,minor body aches

Accepted Answer

Everyone is different, and these nonspecific viral syndromes vary a lot.  If it's just a pharyngitis (sore throat) those usually improve within 3-5 days, but mono would be a situation where a sore throat lasts a lot longer.  If it evolves into a cough or something more flu-like, that can hang on for weeks (though the fever/achy stuff passes after the first few days).  Sinus stuff hangs on too.

Question 7

Bad cough, congestion, fever, dizzy, sore throat(1+wk) vomiting mucous and foam(2dys) now severe pain in left back/side could it be my kidneys?

Accepted Answer

Seems like lung infection. Don't think it is the kidney.

Question 8

My baby and i have congestion and dry to sore throat?

Accepted Answer

Your baby & you could have Covid-19 or some other infection which should be treated as quickly as possible. Please get to a medical clinic as quickly as possible for exams for both of you. I wish for the best for your health & the health of your baby!

Question 9

What are some good otc medicines for sore throat, congestion. n cough?

Accepted Answer

Mucinex (guaifenesin) d in the am for sinus congestion, Mucinex (guaifenesin) dm for chest congestion;
dayquil/nyquil combination for generalized symptoms.

Question 10

For two weeks i have had a cough every night and and i wake up with a sore throat and feel exhaustedno congestion. what should i take?

Accepted Answer

You may have acid reflux. Don't eat late, avoid alcohol, if you smoke stop smoking and try Pepcid or zantac (ranitidine).

I have a severe sore throat and congestions

What medicine would help a severe sore throat? i can't breathe swallow or it hurts real bad. i also have nasual congestion to. i have a hard cough to.

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Woke up with severe sore throat. no fever or congestion. i took a picture and it's red. should i get tested for strep?

I have a more severe sore throat than normal for the 4 days, but it was pretty light on the first day. she also has swollen glands, and congestion.

Nasal congestion, severe sore throat at night. but only slight throat irritation during the day. could it be post nasal drip?

Should i get the covid vaccine if i have a cold? nothing severe, just sore throat, slight cough, and nose congestion?

How long for a viral syndrome to go away? severe tension headache,fever,tiredness,restlessness,sore throat severe,congestion,minor body aches

Bad cough, congestion, fever, dizzy, sore throat(1+wk) vomiting mucous and foam(2dys) now severe pain in left back/side could it be my kidneys?

My baby and i have congestion and dry to sore throat?

What are some good otc medicines for sore throat, congestion. n cough?

For two weeks i have had a cough every night and and i wake up with a sore throat and feel exhaustedno congestion. what should i take?

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