HELP! i have a scratchy throat, my nose is stuffy and it has been this way for about three months?
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You might just have allergies, but I'm sure the doctor must have considered that and told you to try Benadryl, Claritin, or Allegra at some point.\n\nAntibiotics are appropriate if you have a bacterial sinusitis.  The particular bacteria might be resistant to whatever antibiotics they gave you.  You would need a culture of your snot to determine this.\n\nUltimately though, the problem probably started with poor sinus drainage.  Even with appropriate antibiotics, the problem will recur if the sinus drainage issue isn't resolved.  In the short term, Sudafed would probably help.  I don't like the idea of using Sudafed for more than a couple of weeks though.  If you have allergies exacerbating the situation (do you have a history of seasonal allergies, or any new pets?), then Benadryl or non-sedating Claritin would help.  For really bad cases, I know of a doctor that swears by the Neti pot (he uses it himself).  It's like a little watering pot for plants.  You fill it up with water or saline and pour it into your nose.  Basically you're physically cleaning out your sinus openings.\n\nIf there is a possibility you're allergic to something, I would try Claritin and the Neti pot first for 3 days and see if the symptoms improve.  If you don't think it's an allergy, try Sudafed + Neti pot.  If that doesn't do it, I would go back to the doctor and try another antibiotic together with the Sudafed + Neti pot.  VERY IMPORTANT: IF THE INFECTION SPREADS--YOUR CHEEK BECOMES RED AND PAINFUL OR IT HURTS TO MOVE AN EYE--GO STRAIGHT TO THE ER.  Sinusitis is normally just an inconvenience, not a serious health problem.  It can sometimes spread, however, and cause cellulitis in your cheek or an orbital abscess in your eye socket--both very serious conditions.
404954
ugh...I know how you feel. I had that problem for weeks.  Try some eucalyptus oil.  Boil a tablespoon of the oil in some water, pour into a bowl and inhale the fumes.  Put a towel over your head as you do this but be careful not to get burned!  But if you've had a cold for over 3 weeks and you are coughing stuff up, or continue to have a temperature, then go see your doc. Good luck and feel better soon!
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It's your tonsil's fault.  Those things are kinda like boogers, which is dirt that your nose traps.  Well these yellow things are bacteria, and food that your tonsils trap.  It helps you from getting sick, but it does end up giving you sore throats, and discomfort.  The most you can do is gargle with warm salted water, or Listerine.  If it becomes a real big problem, then you should go see an Ear, Nose, and Throat doctor.
193320
Always best advice is to see your physician. Sounds as though it could be post nasal drip....your sinuses draining into your oro-pharynx.
828559
It sounds like Impetigo-a bacterial skin infection from the irritation of the runny nose.  Put some neosporin on it 2 or 3 times a day.  Don't pick at it.  Wash your hands after blowing your nose.  If it does not get better-you will need an antibiotic.
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you probably have seasonal allergies, you may need to consult an er nose and throat doctor. for now gargle with real salty water 4 times a day to kill bacteria on your tonsils. take an anti histamine if you not allergic like loratidine (claritin/allegra) and see the ENT about getting some nasal steroid like nasonex or flonase, they work wonders for people in your condition.  If this doesn't help the ENT may say the tonsils have gotta go because food particles and junk get stuck behind there and cause bad breath and nasty infections with chronic sore throat.  I had mine remove, no problems.
752309
Sounds like a throat infection
709644
This is normal... As long as you don't smell funky. If you do, then go to the doctor. You should probably go to the doctor anyway. They can better educate you.
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Hon, see a doctor. Worse that can happen is he will tell you to treat it with over the counter remedies. But you don't know until you go. If you have had it this long, then you should go see a doc.\n\nI agree about the salt water gargle.....\n\nGood luck...
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I don't know if it's *still* going around, but I had it in March of this year.  It's not a cold...it's the flu.  Mine started with a horrible headache, then a sore throat, then coughing and coughing and coughing.  Body aches and fever rounded out the illness.  It's viral so they can't really give you anything for it, except to relieve symptoms.  Nothing will get rid of them but time.  \n\nA cough suppressant at night, a cough expectorant during the day, Vicks Vaporub, and nasal spray or oral decongestant are the items I used for the duration of my illness (which happened to be a total of 4 weeks).  \n\nI hope you feel better soon.  : (
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It's most likely that you are suffering from allergies, if you find that your nose is running alot or even if you are blowing it alot, and maybe even sucking it back up sometimes, these are symptoms that cause a back up, your nasal tubes are connected to your ear tubes, It's that time of year you probrably need to take a prescribed          \nantihistimine, they are the most likely to work and trust they work good!
612781
Cold or sinus infection.  Also could be allergies.
997174
Go see a doctor, you may have tonsilitis or strep throat.
802316
I'm not sure you have a cold.  My daughter started out the same way and has been ill for the past 4 weeks.  The doctor told her she has a bacterial infection and put her on antibiotics.  She has been awfully weak, like you, had coughing spells, then she came down with the sniffles and ear infection.  I suggest you see a doctor and have him prescribe the proper medication.  You may need to give a blood sample to determine if it is a cold or an infection.  In either case, I hope you see a professional and get the help you need.  Get well soon!!!!
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It could be an allergic reaction to something. Have you changed laundry detergent or anything like that? It could also be from some kind of insect bite or bites. It it gets worse then you can go to your urgent care and they can give you an shot to get rid of the itching. If you experience shortness of breath or feel like your throat is consticted go to the ER asap.
260865
no, and your throat shouldn't be itching, perhaps you have strep throat
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is that hay fever?\nBenedryl worked for me.\n\nHere is a bit more.  It turns out your living conditions may be causing your case.  Check to eliminate all the following...\n\nThere are two types of allergic rhinitis: \n\nseasonal - occurs particularly during pollen seasons \nperennial - occurs throughout the year \nThe most-common causes of allergic rhinitis are: \n\npollen \ndust mites \nmold \nanimal dander \nReactions from allergic rhinitis include:  \n\nsneezing \ncongestion \nrunny nose \nitchy nose, throat, eyes, and ears \nPreventive measures for avoiding allergic rhinitis include: \n\nenvironmental controls, such as air conditioning, during pollen season \navoiding areas where there is heavy dust, mites, molds \navoiding pets \nTreatments for allergic rhinitis, as determined by your physician and based on your condition, may include: \n\noral medications \ninhaled medications \nimmunotherapy \nallergy injections \nnonallergic rhinitis \nTypes of nonallergic rhinitis are: \n\nvasomotor rhinitis (irritant rhinitis) \neosinophilic \nrhinitis medicamentosa \nneutrophilic rhinosinusitis \nstructural rhinitis \nnasal polyps \nprimary vasomotor instability \nCauses of nonallergic rhinitis include: \n\nfumes \nodors \ntemperature \natmospheric changes \nsmoke \nother irritants \nReactions from nonallergic rhinitis include:  \n\nsneezing \ncongestion \nrunny nose \nitchy nose, throat, eyes, and ears \nThe preventive measure for avoiding nonallergic rhinitis is avoiding the primary cause.\n\nTreatments for nonallergic rhinitis, as determined by your physician and based on your condition, may include: \n\noral medications \ninhaled medications \nimmunotherapy \nallergy injections \nsurgery for some conditions