Possible Causes for Chronic Throat Irritation, Coughing and Posted: 01-19-06 12:19pm
My cough doesnt stop, I have the problems
since last 5 months, its sometimes become
severe , sometimes suddenly stops,coughing
causes a lot of pain in my throat and I
feel real sick as my body turns warm.I
have taken medication to reduce the throat
pain and cough.The throat pain stops ,the
coughing also stops but it again starts
very soon.My doctor says I m normal and
things are caused due to infection.Please
tell me what could be the reasons my cough
doesnt stop completely and why do I get
throat infections so often which causes
severe pain in the throat and fever.
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Cold, Flu and Viral Infections Answer A219 Posted: 01-29-06 08:13am
You are possibly suffering from chronic
tonsilo-pharingitis (long-acting
inflammation of the throat). Chronic
inflammation causes pain and provokes
regular coughing. This chronic throat
inflammation can be caused by an untreated
infection or allergy. In many cases, both
reasons act together. You must request a
nose and throat smear to isolate (if there
is one present) the infective agent. If
bacterium is isolated, your doctor can
develop an antibiogram to test its
sensitivity to antibiotics. If non
bacterium is isolated during a nose/throat
smear, then possibly you are hosting a
virus(es), an allergy, or both. Standard
blood analyses can also be performed:
Er,Gr,Ly; sedimentation, CRP, AST,).
Sinusitis and oral infection must also be
investigated as possible reasons for a
chronic sore throat. Beside antibiotics,
anti-allergy medications are used when
necessary. Local antiseptics for local
throat treatment are also recommended
(i.e. 1% providone Iodum). You can visit a
ENT-specialist immediately to begin these
examinations and proper treatment.
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