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Dry Throat

A dry throat is a common symptom that is especially seen during the cold winter months where the air is dry, and so there is an increased rate of spread of upper respiratory infections. A dry throat can be cured by drinking plenty of water, gargling with warm salt water, get rest until you feel better, etc.

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I have fever, and tiredness since yesterday. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I have had a dry nose, a dry throat, a mild fever, and tiredness since yesterday. I recently relocated to a colder region, and I was exposed to a lot of physical activities over the weekend. Please help. Thank you.   Read Full »


Dr. Vandana Andrews

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Based on the symptoms you described, it is more likely that you are experiencing the common cold or flu mostly viral. It is also important to note that exposure to colder temperatures and physical activity can weaken the immune system, m...  Read Full »

I have throat dryness and difficulty breathing. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I am 21 years old female, 92 pounds weight 5 feet 3 inches height. I have been having a throat dryness and difficulty in breathing and also an abdominal pain. Please help.  Read Full »


Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your workup has to be done as follow: Auscultation, posterior pharynx examination, CBC (complete blood count). If throat congestion is present than decongestant like Levocetirizine can be prescribed for that. For dyspnea, CBC will rule out anemia if present and it will...  Read Full »

Please suggest treatment for lump inside throat with no pain and difficulty in swallowing.

Query: Hello doctor, For the last six weeks, I have a feeling like a lump inside my throat on my right side. No pain, no problem with swallowing. It also feels a little dry if that makes sense, and it is worse when I workout with open mouth breathing. I think my tonsil is bigger on that side although I do ...  Read Full »


Dr. Shyam Kalyan. N

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The pictures are very clear. (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It appears you have a milk reflux problem that is causing these symptoms. Additionally, there seems to be a small element of post nasal drip chasing the dryness and worsening of lump feeling...  Read Full »

Kindly help with my symptoms like headache, body pain, sour burp, and dry throat.

Query: Hello doctor, I am 25 years old. I have asthma and anxiety. I have been experiencing headaches and body aches lately. No fever and no cold. But, I cough up phlegm. Also, when I burp, I taste something sour, and my throat feels dry. Please help. Currently, I am taking Amitriptyline and used Breo e...  Read Full »


Dr. Sehrawat Manisha

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Sorry to hear about your concern. If you do not have any fever, cough, or cold and still experience headache and body ache, this could be due to lack of proper sleep, rest, and increased stress (both mental and physical). Sour taste in burp is due to GERD (gastroesop...  Read Full »

I had oral sex with a man, and deepthroated penis quite several times, even vomited and now my throat hurts when I swallow food, water, sputum, etc. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor,I had oral sex with a man, and deepthroated penis quite several times, and even vomited. This happened the day before yesterday. Today morning, I found that the left side of my throat hurts when I swallow food, water, or sputum, and a bit of constant dryness. Is it something serious, or...  Read Full »


Dr. Murari Kaimal

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. There is nothing to worry too much about. This seems to be minor trauma to the throat following oral sex, which is quite common and should get back to normal in a few days. However, I hope that you are taking all due precautions to preve...  Read Full »

I am experiencing a sore throat, especially at night and when waking up. Is it related to an infection?

Query: Hi doctor, It has been a month actually. I was feeling all good until four weeks back, and suddenly my husband got a fever for a day. The next day onwards, I was feeling unwell, just throat pain. Sometimes on the upper side of the throat, sometimes on one side or the other. I consulted a general phy...  Read Full »


Dr. Akshay. B. K.

Answer: Hello, I am delighted to welcome you at icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Sorry to know the suffering you are going through. I will try and help to the best of my ability. As your pictures show, there are not many abnormal things that can be seen. There is a bit of lymph ...  Read Full »

I have persistent granular pharyngitis. Kindly help.

Query: Hello doctor, I have been diagnosed with granular pharyngitis. It all started when I had a very cold ice cream. I had dryness, a little bit of coughing, and a mild fever, but after taking medicine, the cough, dryness in the throat region, and fever were gone. However, I still feel some irritation i...  Read Full »


Dr. Mahmoud Ahmed Abdelrahman Abouibrahim

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concerns. Prolonged throat symptoms are not common. The possible causes include: Chronic granular pharyngitis. Fungal pharyngitis. Low white blood cell count. I suggest you send me a picture of your oral cavity or visit an ENT (ear, nose, and ...  Read Full »

My voice weakens and throat gets dry after I am exposed to heat. Is this related to heat syncope?

Query: Hello doctor, My throat gets dry and my voice weakens, which makes it difficult for me to speak clearly when I am exposed to heat. I try to drink plenty of fluid, but it does not help much. This problem also occurs when I walk a long distance or stand for a long time or when I am stressed. The way I...  Read Full »


Dr. Rajesh Jain

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. It seems to be due to some allergic laryngitis, deficiency of vitamins and minerals, and lack of exercise. So, I suggest you follow the instructions mentioned below. 1. Do yoga and meditation regularly. 2. Con...  Read Full »

What is the reason behind my parched throat and dry cough?

Query: Hello doctor, I feel like something is stuck at the back of my throat, I keep swallowing, but there is nothing. My throat's been dry for months now, and looking at the back of my throat, some parts are a bit red (not sure if it is unusual), and some are white. The dry throat's been making me cough,...  Read Full »


Dr. Bhadragiri Vageesh Padiyar

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for the briefing regarding the problem in concern. The most common reason for having this irritation in the throat with a feeling of a lump or something obstructing while swallowing saliva can be a feature of chronic silent gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) wi...  Read Full »

Will gastroesophageal reflux disease with laryngopharyngeal reflux cause throat dryness?

Query: Hi doctor, My throat is so dry, and it is very painful to swallow. I saw an ENT, and he looked and said my voice box was incredibly dry. But there is nothing he can do. This has been going on for days now. Probably a week or two. I have been on several antibiotics. And I just stopped today, in case...  Read Full »


Dr. Bhadragiri Vageesh Padiyar

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please give me a few minutes to answer your query.   Read Full »

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