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

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 3

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 4

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 5

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 6

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 7

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.

Question 8

If you feel not quite well 3 or 4 evenings in a row,no fever,minor dry cough,little stuffy,maybe scratchy throat very minor,just crummy feeling in general and evenings only (feel fine during the day) could that be a mild case of coronavirus? thanks.

Accepted Answer

You're symptoms are likely viral syndrome; could be the flu, however, given the current COVID outbreak, it may very well be corona virus.  Please follow CDC guidelines for self quarantine.  Wash your hands frequently with soap and water.   Keep hydrated. Take tylenol for fever/pain.

Question 9

I woke up with a minor scratchy throat three nights ago and it has progressed. dry cough, phlegm. burning down to chest. i cant sleep?

Accepted Answer

You may need prescription medications, meanwhile, salt water gargles, keep yourself well hydrated and use OTC cough meds, your pharmacist can help, read the labels carefully, wish you well

Question 10

A bit sick. somewhat irritated scratchy throat. my head hurt when i bend my head toward ground. dry cough. slight pain where scapula is? not strep.

Accepted Answer

If you  have had a throat swab and it was negative for both the quick id and throw culture then this is most likely a viral illness.  It even could be the flu.

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

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

If you feel not quite well 3 or 4 evenings in a row,no fever,minor dry cough,little stuffy,maybe scratchy throat very minor,just crummy feeling in general and evenings only (feel fine during the day) could that be a mild case of coronavirus? thanks.

I woke up with a minor scratchy throat three nights ago and it has progressed. dry cough, phlegm. burning down to chest. i cant sleep?

A bit sick. somewhat irritated scratchy throat. my head hurt when i bend my head toward ground. dry cough. slight pain where scapula is? not strep.

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