Question 1

Hoarse voice scratchy throat dry cough?

Accepted Answer

Throat symptoms can be from a strep throat infection (antibiotics are needed), a cold or influenza (antibiotics usually not used), or from some other cause such as allergies or irritants. Usually, one sees the doctor if the sore throat is bothersome, recurrent, or doesn't go quickly (mainly to check for strep throat). A cough that's more than slight, or a weaker hoarse voice, is more likely viral.

Question 2

I have a very scratchy throat dry cough and fatigue no fever, is it something i should worry about what's causing it and what can i do or take?

Accepted Answer

Difficult to know what is going on without further history and physical exam. It sounds superficially as if you may have a mild viral infection. If it persists consider going to see your family doctor and being evaluated. Hope this clears up soon.

Question 3

Hi i am displaying symptoms of covid i have a scratchy throat dry cough an fatigue. i also feel warm. i would like to test myself but cannot get authorisation from my gp because he is closed on christmas day. can i get authorisation to be tested here?

Accepted Answer

I understand your need for COVID-19 Testing at home.
Let Wise man within you ask:
•	Degree of concern of symptoms, “i have a scratchy throat dry cough an fatigue. I also feel warm”
•	Other medical conditions causing these symptoms
•	Precautions and Treatment for the above
•	Need for having full Diagnosis
•	It is ok to wait until your GP is available for Diagnosis, COVID-19 Testing; and Treatment.

Question 4

Morning
i'm pregnant.  i get sinus infections on and off.  at moment i can feel it starting up again. sinus headache, scratchy throat, dry cough and a slight burn up my nose when i inhale.what can a pregnant person take to avoid this or stop it?

Accepted Answer

This symptoms you mention are the typical presentation of the common flu.
It is common in people susceptible of having sinuses infections to start having a common flu that then gets infected.
I recommend taking paracetamol (tylenol) and drink a lot of water. You can also try washing your nose-sinuses with warm, salted water.
If you feel fever or pain in your sinuses, visit your doctor.

Question 5

I've had a scratchy throat and dry cough for a month. i wake up without a voice, it comes back, then starts to go again by night time.

Accepted Answer

This may be gastroesophageal reflux (acid reflux into the back of the throat); this can especially occur at night.  You could try over the counter "acid blockers" like pepcid/omeprazole for a few weeks and see if it helps.

Question 6

I have a scratchy throat and a dry cough with some congestion , which otc meds should i get?

Accepted Answer

This is probably an early viral upper respiratory tract infection. To soothe a scratchy throat and a dry,unproductive,hacking cough, take a cough suppressant syrup that contains dextromethorphan, like RobitussinDM. To promote and loosen mucus, take a syrup like guaifenesin.

Question 7

I have scratchy throat which is causing dry cough.i also have fever 100f.no other symptoms.im fully vaccinated.even if its covid how can i treat it at home?

Accepted Answer

You may take paracetamol for fever, no more than 4 g in one day, no alcohol, Drink enough water so that your urine is mostly colorless. If you develop breathing difficulty see a doctor or to an emergency room.

Question 8

Scratchy throat , fever,  rattling chest, dry cough, red eyes swollen lymph nodes and body aches?

Accepted Answer

From your description, this may be  an influenza infection, or another respiratory infection. Your PCP may screen you for the flu and start Tamiflu (oseltamivir) within 48 hrs as indicated. A strep screen may also be performed at the same time. 
Typically viral illness self resolve within 10 days.

Question 9

Scratchy/sore throat, mostly dry cough, lost voice, temp of 99.5 for two days, slightly plugged ears, no nasal drainage. is this a common cold?

Accepted Answer

Your symptoms seem like the typical Common Cold/Viral Upper Respiratory Tract Infection.

Question 10

Scratchy sore throat, runny nose, dry cough worse at night and in heat. 2 day history. just traveled with friends on a cruise ship who all have similar sx's. drinking lots of oj and taking vitamin c and resting. thinking that it is just cold a cold, howev

Accepted Answer

Controversy exists about vitC supplements for a cold.  Taking the suggested amount (and not more) is safe.  Warning signs that should prompt one to see a physician are sudden worsening of the throat pain, enlarging lymph nodes, persistent fever, any resultant breathing difficulty, sinus pressure after 14 days that is not improving, and suddenly getting worse after a period of improvement.

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I have a very scratchy throat dry cough and fatigue no fever, is it something i should worry about what's causing it and what can i do or take?

Hi i am displaying symptoms of covid i have a scratchy throat dry cough an fatigue. i also feel warm. i would like to test myself but cannot get authorisation from my gp because he is closed on christmas day. can i get authorisation to be tested here?

Morning i'm pregnant. i get sinus infections on and off. at moment i can feel it starting up again. sinus headache, scratchy throat, dry cough and a slight burn up my nose when i inhale.what can a pregnant person take to avoid this or stop it?

I've had a scratchy throat and dry cough for a month. i wake up without a voice, it comes back, then starts to go again by night time.

I have a scratchy throat and a dry cough with some congestion , which otc meds should i get?

I have scratchy throat which is causing dry cough.i also have fever 100f.no other symptoms.im fully vaccinated.even if its covid how can i treat it at home?

Scratchy throat , fever, rattling chest, dry cough, red eyes swollen lymph nodes and body aches?

Scratchy/sore throat, mostly dry cough, lost voice, temp of 99.5 for two days, slightly plugged ears, no nasal drainage. is this a common cold?

Scratchy sore throat, runny nose, dry cough worse at night and in heat. 2 day history. just traveled with friends on a cruise ship who all have similar sx's. drinking lots of oj and taking vitamin c and resting. thinking that it is just cold a cold, howev

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