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Chronic sore throat for 4 months+

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Hi, I'm a 23 year old who has had a chronic scratchy sore throat for almost 4 months now and nothing seems to be helping. I also cough sometimes especially in the morning and night. I don't smoke or drink and hardly ever eat out. I've tried all home remedies, have been to the GP twice and an ENT specialist who did an endoscopy but everything seems fine. I feel as though none of the medical professionals I've seen are taking it seriously and my sore throat is getting me down everyday as it's always there.

Is anyone else in the same position and if so, has anything helped at all? Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated! 

  • Hi and thanks for your further post,

    I am so sorry to hear about your sore throat. I can understand the frustration this must be causing you. I am sorry that you feel that the medical profession are letting you down.

    Doctors have guidelines about how to treat certain conditions. It is good to hear that the endoscopy was clear and it may now be a case of looking at other causes such as any allergies that you may have. This could be anything from the bedding that you are using, or anything in the atmosphere around you. I wonder whether you snore at night?  

    It is worth speaking to a pharmacist to ask if they have anything to help relieve your symptoms whilst this is going on. They are an excellent source of information.

    You have posted in ask the nurses, if you post in another section then you may well get further replies.

    I do hope these symptoms improve.

    All the best,

    Catherine

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