Question 1

why does my throat feels dry?

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Lack of saliva: Our mouths become dry when the 3 salivary glands stop secreting. The cause varies from medications, over closed bites(tmj) and any overactivation of your sympathetic nervous system(stress).

Question 2

why do i feel heavy from my throat?

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Globus: The 2 most common causes are stress or acid reflux. See an ENT doctor.

Question 3

what causes your throat to feel so dry?

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Dry throat: Hello. Dry mouth and dry throat can come from a number of causes. Side effects from medication is a common cause. In the winter months we evaporate more moisture from our airway. Remedies would be to drink more water, use a humidifier and mist your nose with a saline spray. Finally a condition called sjogren's disease could also cause this. Check with your doctor.

Question 4

how to make my throat feel better its soar?

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SORE  throat suggest: 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.

Question 5

my throat feels dry and raspy! what can this be?

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Viral...: A dry, raspy throat without fever or cough is usually due to a virus. Over the counter medications to manage your symtoms is all that would be recommended.

Question 6

my throat becomes dry and i feel very difficult?

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Dry Throat: There can be a number of issues... See an ENT doctor for help.

Infections, metabolic problems, yeast, dehydration, auto-immune diseases, gerd, etc. Etc. I don't quite know what you mean by "feeling difficult"?

Question 7

what causes the back of your throat to feel dry?

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Dry throat: Hello, a dry throat could come from a lack of hydration from decreased water intake, sleeping with your mouth open, a side effect of medications, even a condition called sjogren's disease. Begin with drinking more water, sleep with a humidifier and see your doctor if it persists despite these suggestions.

Question 8

it feels like the middle of my throat is on fire?

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Can be Strep throat.: You very likley have strep throat.  This causes a very sharp, intense pain, espaecially during swallowing.  Go see your doctor to get a throat swap/rapid check and antibiotic treatment.

Question 9

can there be anything i can take to make my throat feel better?

Accepted Answer

Warm salt water: For significant sore throat with swollen tonsils / lymph nodes –  see physician & get a strep throat test/ culture. If you have strep throat, antibiotic therapy is imperative to prevent future complications. Consider tylenol (acetaminophen) or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications. Saltwater gargles: mix 1 tsp salt in 8 oz warm water – gargle several times a day. Or gargle with aloe vera juice twice a day.

Question 10

my throat feels inflamed on the right inner side; whats wrong?

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Seriously!: How do you expect us to be able to tell you what is wrong without additional historical information and an examination?  There are so many different possibilities for an inflamed throat that we couldn't even begin to list them. Make an appointment for a health care professional to evaluate you.

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