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Hello doctor, i often end up having scratchy throat due to acid reflux problem. How am I supposed to treat the throat scratchiness issue in this case? Does it auto heal or anti-allergic drugs need to be taken??

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Tab levocet at bed time Tab pantocid dsr before breakfast Syrup sucral 2 tsf tds ...  Read More

I am having belching problems also I feel something stuck in my throat with kind of scratchy feeling in the throat makes me uneasy through out thebdqy

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What your symptoms suggest is called laryngo pharyngeal reflux disease. It requires a course of antacid medicine and also some lifestyle and dietary changes. ...  Read More

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Drank too much cold water and now having scratchy throat and pain. What should I take. I am able to breath without blockage but there is a feeling of mucus

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Do gargle with luke warm water , added with 1 tsf table salt ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, I am suffering from scratchy throat from last 3 months along with dry cough. I am taking pan D 1-1 from last 1 month. But still problem is same. Thank you.

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You should undergo upper GI Endoscopy and may be ENT Opinion ...  Read More

Hi My throat feel scratchy since morning. I had half a day of mild post nasal drip in the morning. No fever, nose feels a bit itchy. Please suggest some medicine for this

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Do gargles with betadine 1 tsf diluted in half glass of water three times a day, tablet lorfast am bed time if not pregnant or breastfeeding. ...  Read More

I am feeling a scratchy and itchy throat with feeling of something stuck in throat in the right side! One nose is looking red inside and when I even smell some agarbatti or even the dust makes my throat feel itchy! I don't have fever, no travel history! Please suggest some treatment for this scratchy throat and I also feel acid coming in throat! I

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Consult online for proper history and treatment ...  Read More

I have a scratchy throat coming and going from last 6 months it does not pain neither does it cause any problem ; its just bit scratchy at times .and i have inflamed papillae from last 2 months which i guess is the cause of my white coating on tongue .I consulted my ENT specialists all they give is antibiotics which don't help . The scratchy throat

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Drink plenty of water,eat soft foods like cooked cereal, mashed potatoes, soft fruits, yogurt and soft-cooked eggs...give adequate rest to your body..Avoid spicy foods or acidic foods. Gargle with war ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, I am suffering from scratchy throat from last two months. Due to which I am also having dry cough. I took azithro 500mg for 3 days and pan D 1-1 for 7 days but still problem is same. What I can do to make it right. Thank you.

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It may be due to allergy or GERD ...  Read More

Hi, I had covid in the week of 18th July and have recovered fully except for scratchy throat. During covid, I had taken paracetamol 650 mg for multiple days and did a 5 day azythromycin course. Scratchy throat started a few days back. It is not consistent and happens once or twice a day. Spicy or sour foods or dry throat trigger it. I have been tak

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Kindly discuss for your concern ...  Read More

I tested positive for Covid last week. I had no fever, initially for 1-2 days had sore throat, a broken voice and little cough. But as few days passed, my throat is not exactly sore but feels more scratchy, and there has been quite some coughing (I do not generally have a coughing issue, although I tend to get a sore throat quite often). I gargled

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You are facing mild sore throat problem. ...  Read More

I have been feeling scratchy rough type while swallowing on right side of throat area just at the end of tongue inside..no fever no cough nothing..just a feeling of something rough scratchy whenever swallowing..plz tell what to do

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Can be due to acidity affecting your throat ...  Read More

Dear Doctors, For the past 6 months i am getting recurrent cold and scratchy throat sometimes feeling feverish too. I have consulted nearby doctor took nasal spray and allergy medicine. But still every 3 to 4 weeks i am getting upper respiratory infection easily. Kindly advise

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Visit the clinic or consult online ...  Read More

Since yesterday evening I am having scratchy sore throat, is there any home remedy for it ? Not able to have proper rest due to it . Felt a bit of cold from last 2 days but that's it

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You can go for Luke warm salt water gargling 5-10 minutes … 3-4 types a day Try to drink warm water Avoid oily foods ...  Read More

When ever I take bath I get cold and my throat starts scratching. Even when I sleep at night I get a lot of scratching in my throat. Due to this I am not able to sleep. And especially these days, as the winter season is approaching, it is becoming even more severe for me and after bathing my eyes turn red, it is like I have a cold and water comes i

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It looks like allergies. Take an ENT opinion. ...  Read More

Having scratchy red throat with daily blocked nose ,itchy ears from 6 months.visited 2 ENT they said it is allergy.kindly suggest

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Looks like allergy Photo of the throat will help ...  Read More

From last few months after eating something i felt that little got stuck in my throat or sometimes it feels scratchy for few minutes.And this symptoms developed once I got ear infection due to sinus and I used lot of nasal drops. And this problem started right after that . While eating big meal there is no issue but if I take some small bites it fe

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Better to consult need to know Abit more history to help u ...  Read More

My mother( 40 y) is suffering from a problem. Last few months , the eye lid is scratchy , itching, swelling. What to do ?? Is this cold allergy or what ??

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Don't worry.. she's suffering from seborrheic dermatitis causing this itchy eyelid.. Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation fo ...  Read More

I feeling scratchy throat since 2 days. But no cold and cough. Could you tell me how can feel relief. Any remedies?

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Need few more details Kindly consult ...  Read More

I have some scratchiness in my throat and a weird feeling. It's not painful while gulping unless I cough and when I lie down for 2 seconds I feel like breathlessness then I am normal. Also I have some dull pain in my upper back..can you pls help me what it is. Is there anything to worry about? Rest i am all fine sometimes just pain in from my nose

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Probably looks like a sinus infection with postnasal drip or gastro esophageal reflex. ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, I am suffering from scratchy throat from last one month along with cough. What can be the reason? How can I make it right? Thank you.

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Do gargles with warm salt water or betadine gargle solution ...  Read More

Please what can I take for sore throat, having ear pain and headache for awhile now, then three days ago started having sore throat which is very annoying and scratchy throat am taking warm water 💧for now

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult. ...  Read More

Please what can I take for sore throat I have ear pain for sometime now, then three days ago I started having sore throat and neck pain right side as well the throat is dry and scratchy the sore throat is so painful

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Take montek lc 1 tablet per day, tab Azee 500mg once a day for 3 days, tab zerodol sp 1 tablet twice a day ...  Read More

Hi doc, my husband is having scratchy throat at night. He is unable to sleep. What should I do for immediate relief

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Tab cepodem 200 Tab enzomac forte Tab sinarest All twice a day fr 5 dys ...  Read More

My 4 months baby is having cough since a day. Als his voice is coming scratchy. What should be the remedy?

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May be case of respiratory tract infection Consultation with Pediatrician ...  Read More

I have throat pain, sternum swelling, throat scratchy, trouble swallowing, upper back pain for three days. Please tell me what could be the problem?

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Needs video consultation for further details. ...  Read More

My friend had viral fever since 3 days i took care of him. Since 3 days i had headache n scratchiness above tongue part of mouth Today i am having fever and throat pain headache as well took a dolo now. His Rt Pcr test came negative Dctr mentioned it is normal viral fever n no antibiotics required. Should i take any medicine or not required

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Having cough and scratchy throat with wizzing noise. 12 year old child, what to give Keeps happening every second month

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult. ...  Read More

Hello since morning I m having scratchy throat no problem in swallowing n now having fever 99.5 Pls advice what can I do

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult. ...  Read More

I have cold ,scratchy throat and having light pain in muscles.kindly suggest some medicine to recover

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Do u mean irritation in the throat. May be its a flu ...  Read More

I am 22 years old with cough issues throughout the season. There are times when I cough and the blood clot comes with it or my mucus becomes reddish. Then I feel as if my throat is scratched. It stays like this for 3 days and then becomes normal on its own. Even my x-ray was normal when I got it checked. Please help?

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Might be allergic bronchitis..Take a consultation with pulmonologist for better evaluation and treatment ...  Read More

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