Question 1

does mouth-breathing cause a sore throat which came with a fever?

Accepted Answer

Dryness: Mouth-breathing most commonly results in dryness in the mouth and relative dehydration.  It should not, however, give anyone a fever.

Question 2

why does breathing through the mouth dry the windpipe and cause dry sore throat?

Accepted Answer

Nose humidifies more: Your respiratory system is designed with a natural humidifying organ, your nose. When you do not breathe through it, the air bypasses its humidifier and reaches the throat and lungs still dry. When you do breathe through your nose, the air is 100% humidified by the time it reaches those places. Your nasal membranes secrete about a quart of fluid a day, much of it water vapor reabsorbed in the lung.

Question 3

my granddaughter sprayed loads of febreze and i now have sore throat and mouth and cough after breathing it in. will this go away soon.

Accepted Answer

Hopefully: She really may have caused a lot of chemical irritation. How much? that is the question that says she should be examined by her physician to see if any significant damage was done to the delicate tissues in the oral cavity &amp; lungs.

Question 4

how come breathing through the mouth dry the windpipe and cause sore throat, but not through the nose?

Accepted Answer

Hair Cells: When air is filters though the nose there are hair cells and mucous cells which help to clean ands sort of humidify the air. This is usually worse in winter when the heat comes on and the air lacks humidity drying out the mucous membranes.

Question 5

i have extremely sore throat, thick phlegm in my mouth, cant keep food or liquid down, have fever, and trouble breathing sometime, drooling in sleep

Accepted Answer

Sore throat: See a doctor ASAP.  Try gargling with warm salt water to break up the phlegm.  It is important that you stay hydrated, so drink  water or Gatorade.

Question 6

3/21 wrote in w/mild symptoms possible covid sore throat,slight cough,no fever felt crummy only at night. lasted 11 days. wanted to add had mild short/breath,burning sensation when breathing,sore tongue for about a day during this.related to covid?

Accepted Answer

Screen: Your symptoms are lingering and now include shortness of breath. This may be related to lower respiratory tract infection. Please see your physician for an evaluation and screening test. They can also screen you for influenza and other respiratory tract infections.

Question 7

mild symptoms for 11 days. mostly tired and achy whole time, no fever, mild sore throat 4 days, 2 days mild shortness of breath no congestion,1 day burning sensation while breathing, 2 days back of tongue was sore. feeling better now, was this covid?

Accepted Answer

Virtual appt HT: If you had contact with other individuals during the last two weeks, and did not self quarantine, please advise. There is also serum antibody testing available and your PCP may order a serum IgG and IgM  to document antibody response to the virus. In  the meantime,rest. stay home and monitor for fever. You should be symptom and fever free for at least three days before going outside your home.

Question 8

i am experiencing heart palpitations and nasal congestion. the following also describe me: nasal drainage, difficulty breathing through nose, post nasal drip, runny nose, feeling anxious, sneezing, sore throat, cough, and thick saliva or mucus. ?

Accepted Answer

Nasal congestion : Your symptoms are consistent with an upper respiratory infection which could be viral or bacterial. You did not note how long you have had symptoms. If over 7-10!days would recommend seeing an ENT specialist to see if you need antibiotics.. also would check your pulse , not sure if the palpitations are from medicine you are taking or your illness.

Question 9

ways to heal a sore throat from a breathing tube?

Accepted Answer

Soothing measures: To sooth the irritation from a breathing tube, try a mild cough suppressant to decrease the hacking cough that often accompanies the irritation. The more you cough, the more you irritate the windpipe.

Question 10

i have sores in my mouth with a sore throat what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Apthous ulcers?: Possible apthous ulcers (white halo with red outline varying in size). Appear with stress, low immunity (when sick), lack of sleep, and with food allergies. No real cure just management for pain (ointments like zilactin). Can see your doctor for prescription for meds (like valtrex) for shorter duration but will usually last 7-10 days. These will recur in the future as well.

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A member asked:

Does mouth-breathing cause a sore throat which came with a fever?

A member asked:

Why does breathing through the mouth dry the windpipe and cause dry sore throat?

A member asked:

My granddaughter sprayed loads of febreze and i now have sore throat and mouth and cough after breathing it in. will this go away soon.

A member asked:

How come breathing through the mouth dry the windpipe and cause sore throat, but not through the nose?

A member asked:

I have extremely sore throat, thick phlegm in my mouth, cant keep food or liquid down, have fever, and trouble breathing sometime, drooling in sleep

A member asked:

3/21 wrote in w/mild symptoms possible covid sore throat,slight cough,no fever felt crummy only at night. lasted 11 days. wanted to add had mild short/breath,burning sensation when breathing,sore tongue for about a day during this.related to covid?

A member asked:

Mild symptoms for 11 days. mostly tired and achy whole time, no fever, mild sore throat 4 days, 2 days mild shortness of breath no congestion,1 day burning sensation while breathing, 2 days back of tongue was sore. feeling better now, was this covid?

A member asked:

I am experiencing heart palpitations and nasal congestion. the following also describe me: nasal drainage, difficulty breathing through nose, post nasal drip, runny nose, feeling anxious, sneezing, sore throat, cough, and thick saliva or mucus. ?

A member asked:

Ways to heal a sore throat from a breathing tube?

A member asked:

I have sores in my mouth with a sore throat what could this be?

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