I always feel pain in my chest and the sensation of something going up my throat when I'm really sad. but the pain chest hurts. what could be the reason? Thanks
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Dr. Salim Saab,
Otolaryngology (Ent)
- these symptoms looks like reflux also we haveto do an ekg to rule out cardiac problem also it may be anxiety
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Every 2months, I get pain in my throat & sinuses. My fever ~38, 3days ago for 2days. With Panadol & 2 days of Maxinase;my throat's pain is better,yet I'm starting a cold. Should I take an antibiotic?
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Dr. Salim Saab,
Otolaryngology (Ent)
- something is wrong because of symtoms repetition a work up mustbe done sinus xray throat culture and gamma globulin bilan
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I have a problem of stomach acidity which caused throat allergies. I am taking nexium and zyrtec, are they good? And what kind of food can I eat?
Dr. Salim Saab,
Otolaryngology (Ent)
- Nexium is enough, the throat problem is secondary to acid reflux. You have to avoid all kinds of juices, tomatoes, fried and acidic foods.
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I have experienced severe bad breath for 10 years now. It feels like there is something stuck in the back of my throat that I can't get out. How can I get rid of it?
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Dr. Rania Mousa,
General Medicine
- IF you feel that you have something stuck in your throat causing your bad breath ,then only your ENTdoctor can detect that after examining you ,if it is zenker's diverticulum as DR SALIM said the... Read More
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I've been coughing non stop for a few months now. My thoat itches and I have a dry cough. The allergy test was negative and I'm a non smoker.
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Dr. Salim Saab,
Otolaryngology (Ent)
- Complete ENT and chest work ups are necessary. Also look for gerd and for triggers.
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How does gargling with warm water and salt help a throat infection?
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Dr. Rita Mouawie,
Dentistry
- It really doesn't.
Warm water-salt is recommended for patients sometimes with a scar in the gums or after a small surgery to accelerate blood flow and consequently the healing process... howeve... Read More
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I always have phlegm in the back of my throat. I am not sick and it's not going away. What could be the reason?
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Dr. Mohannad Al Qudah,
Otolaryngology (Ent)
- Sinusitis or Rhinitis, depends on the color and other symptoms you have.
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For the past 3 days it feels like there is something stuck in my throat with uneasiness to swallow. Someone suggested laryngitis, but dont have the fever and pain symptoms, is it be possible?
Dr. Sami Husseini,
Otolaryngology (Ent)
- it could be pharyngitis not laryngitis because you dont have hoarseness. if it persist for more than 1 week you need to be seen by a specialist
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