It hurts so bad and i cant stop coughing, whats wrong with me??? What if i have lung cancer or something? I dont have time to go to doctor.
I cough, my throat just bothers me and it hurts, i cant get rest ro sleep ecause of it. What do i do? Its like irritating me so bad right now.
2007-03-07 15:02:13 · 5 answers · asked by I'm here to ask and answer! 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
more than likely just a viral infection, should clear out in about a week or two.
for now
-use a warm mist humidifier in your room at night (you can pick one up a any drugstore for about 15-30 bucks). this will keep the air moist, preventing your throat from getting dry and irritated more. it will also quiet your cough.
-drink hot tea w/honey (avoid lemon b/c it's acidic and will irritate your throat more)
-suck on hard candies or ice
-gargle with warm salt water (2tsp salt to 8oz water)
-take nyquil at night to help you sleep
-take ibuprofen for pain. 200-400mg every 6 hours as needed but no more than 1200mg in 24 hours. do NOT take with any cold medicines-these already have tylenol or motrin in them
make sure to drink plenty of fluids to ward off dehydration.
2007-03-07 15:13:36 · answer #1 · answered by prncessang228 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
noooo, you do not have lung cancer. gargle, gargle, gargle with salt water frequently. suck on a halls, ice chips, popsicles, ice cream, or something to soothe your throat and take some good cough syrup for the cough. rub vics vapo-rub on your throat all the way down your chest. take a flashlight and look at your throat in the mirror...if you see little white spots on/ around your tonsils, then it is possibly strep throat, which may require a doctor. there are 2 kinds of strep...viral (which will usually go away on its own), and bacterial (which you will likely need antibiotics to get rid of it.) if the sore throat is accompanied by a fever of 101*C/38.5*F or higher, go to the doctor immediately(none of us have time but we have to make time). However, it could be any number of things, like mononucleosis, food particles lodged somewhere, etc. Some things require doctors, some don't, but to be sure you must see one. My daughter had a severe sore throat and couldn't swallow for the last couple of days, i made her do the salt rinses. then i took her to the doctor this afternoon and she is fine, does not require anything. hope this helps
2007-03-07 23:27:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hah, I just got over that. I went to the doctors and they told me I had the flu. Your best bet is to get Tylenol Sore Throat and Cough Medicine. Get the Daytime and Nighttime, they help a lot!
2007-03-07 23:09:22 · answer #3 · answered by Marah 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sore throat is usually due to a viral infection. Gargling with warm salty water or mouthwash can reduce the pain and inconvenience. You can find some good home remedies at http://ailments.in/sorethroat.html
2007-03-08 19:10:44 · answer #4 · answered by Daphne 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try a nice hot cup of tea and call the doctor in the morning.
My compliments on being able to use the computer in such a serious condition. ;-)
2007-03-07 23:07:39 · answer #5 · answered by Faceless 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋