Throat infection ?: phlegm + bad breath odor in AMs Posted: 06-07-07 07:49am
Hello,
Since about 3 years I have serious
problems with my voice. Its quality is
related with an amount of the phlegm in my
throat and nose. I have much of it all day
in my body. Here are my symptoms in the
summary:
- much phlegm in throat (especially in the
morning);
- voice problems - not so serious in the
morning, worse from afternoon to the
evening. Symptoms: hoarseness, dullness,
higher tone;
- the best betterment after antibiotics
therapy, but really short-term;
- good shape of voice one day after
alcohol consumption (no phlegm) for a few
hours;
- complete decline of falset;
- rheum almost 24h;
- discomfort while speaking, feeling of
pressure in larynx area;
- strange feeling while drinking cold
fuzzy drinks (hiccup-like);
- scratch feeling in throat with citrus
drinks;
- unpleasant smell from mouth (especially
in the morning, with the greatest amount
of phlegm in throat);
Please help, because doctors in my country
don't know how to treat that.
~ worldidol
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Ear, Nose & Throat Disorders Answer A2906 Posted: 06-13-07 06:34am
Voice problems could indicate that the
larynx has been affected. Phlegm in the
throat and nose, especially in the
morning, is typical during chronic
inflammations of the upper respiratory
tract ... probably sinuses (sinusitis). An
unpleasant smell or odor from the mouth in
the morning supports the possibility of
having upper respiratory tract
inflammation. Inflammation could be due to
infection, allergy or irritation.
Sometimes all 3 factors can be involved in
developing chronic inflammation of the
sinuses and throat. A rhinoscopy,
laryngoscopy, X-ray image of the sinuses
and microbiological smear from the nose
and throat will be probably requested in
order to diagnose the condition. You can
consult an ENT specialist for expert
opinion, diagnostic procedures, and advice
about the condition.
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