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Sore throat turns into cough
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Dr. Irwin Berkowitzanswered
Specializes in Pediatrics
Fluids&Humidificatio: Cough and cold medicines have been found to be ineffective and potentially harmful in young children and infants.
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Dr. Pamela Lindoranswered
Pediatrics 34 years experience
Soothing sore throat: Many times, when your child is sick, the best thing you can do is soothe and treat their symptoms while their body heals. For sore throat, try cool li... Read More
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6.6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 41-year-old female asked:
Dr. Stephen Sisselmananswered
Internal Medicine 27 years experience
Uri?: Sore throat and cough are symptoms of lots of different ailments. More information is likely needed to make a diagnosis. Could be post nasal drip, aci... Read More
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3.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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Dr. Anifat Balogunanswered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 31 years experience
Soothe cough/: To help soothe a sore throat and cough it is best to stay hydrated and gargle with salt water. You'll also feel better by getting enough rest.
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5.4k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Mahaveer Mukkamallaanswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
No cure: Sore throat and cough are symptoms of wide range of diseases, most common being throat infection (pharyngitis). Some drugs, asthma, heart burn, lung c... Read More
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5.4k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. William Singeranswered
Pediatric Neurology 53 years experience
Cough and soreness: If your sore throat and cough has been present with fever for more than 2 to 3 days, see your doctor. Your can try throat lozenges and cough droops f... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. George Valdezanswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
No: It doesn't make sense to use something intended for your throat in your nose.
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5.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Most types run their: Course. If you have a significantly sore throat w swollen tonsils / lymph nodes – see your medical provider & get a strep throat test & culture. Salt... Read More
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4.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 49-year-old female asked:
Dr. Sue Ferrantianswered
Internal Medicine 31 years experience
Possibly...: The cough and whistling may be from bronchospasm. There are many different causes of bronchospasm including upper airway infection, gerd, post-nasal d... Read More
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4.5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Latonya Brown-Puryearanswered
Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Critical Care 24 years experience
Sore throat/ cough: Otc choloroseptic type sprays/ lozenges. If symptoms worsen-fever, inability to eat/ drink, etc then you need to see a doctor right away.
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5.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Remedies: Hydrate well. Consider using a warm air vaporizer. Mix several tsps of honey into herbal tea with a squeeze of lemon juice. Or make tea with 2 tsp... Read More
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5.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 34-year-old female asked:
Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Symptoms: Make sure to quarantine. Rest, hydration, acetaminophen, decongestant, cough med & nasal saline irrigation may help mild symptoms. Your symptoms c... Read More
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20 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Med eval: For significant sore throat with swollen tonsils / lymph nodes – see physician & get a strep throat test/ culture. If you have strep throat, antibiot... Read More
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5.1k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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