Hi, had a throat problem for couple of days now - sore, painful to swallow. First time had situation like now where just woke up struggling to breath perhaps because the throat is swelling more and more. If this continues I will soon be unable to breath - what is wrong & what can I do
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, possibility of see upper respiratory tract infection (URI - pharyngitis) is more likely. In my this, throat is Inflamed and congested which gives you symptoms of sore throat, difficulty in swallowing and breathing. So follow these steps for better symptomatic relief. 1. Do warm water gargles 5-6 times a day. 2. Start levocetrizine and paracetamol combination twice daily.3. Avoid oily and spicy food. Avoid hard to chew food.4. Also take broad spectrum antibiotic like levofloxacin or azithromycin once a day after breakfast.5.  Chat Doctor. 