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Shortness of breath and throat dryness
I moved to kota rajasthan in feb 2026 for studies and I live in a hostel here.From last few days, I am feeling dryness in my throat and shortness of breathing. I feel like I need more air to inhale and constant dryness has gripped my throat which is not going even after drinking plenty of water. My father has obstructive sleep apnea due to distorted septum, but I don't snore while sleeping. Addition to this, I live in a locality where there are lot of peigons. I did not have any prior breathing issue. Please suggest what to do in this situation. I haven't consulted any doctor yet. I am waiting for your response.
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What you are describing could be due to an underlying chest pathology. More like a lower respiratory problems than upper.
Test your sugars, if you're perpetually thirsty.
If you have gastritis, that may cause the dryness too.
Note if you're having to breathe through mouth , that might suggest some nasal issue, and explain the dryness too.
Next Steps
Take steam, use saline nose drops.
Consult a doctor as soon as possible.
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Avoid caffeine, spicy/oily food items.
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Consult ent doctor and pulmonologist for proper examination.
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Dr. Apoorva Shakti Nigam
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
13 yrs exp
Bhopal
Consult ENT doctor nearby.There can be adenoid hypertrophy or just allergy
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Dr. Manasa M R
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
7 yrs exp
Bangalore
It symptoms could be because of stress or due to allergy
It’s better to get a physical consultation
Until then avoid spicy and oily food
Use chlorhexidine mouth wash daily thrice
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Dr. Jyoti Sharma
Allergist/Immunologist
12 yrs exp
Rajkot
As you mentioned about lot of pegions this can be one cause and second thing Homoepathic has great result I. This type of allergies so consult near by doctor or you can consult online at Ramaanath Homoepathic clinic through Practo because more detail is required to confirm the cause of this type of symptoms
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Don worry try to do deep breathing exercises and use mask
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