raspy and burning

[sandini]

Yesterday I started with a mild cough, burny chest and raspy voice. I slept well last night, but I am tired today. I still have a burning sensation in my chest and periodic coughing. My nose is stuffy. I feel like I may be going hoarse. It just seems like bronchitis which I haven't had in 30 years. I was very hot and sweaty all day Sat. with 80* temp and the next day we were down in the 30's and I got chilled. Should I just do things and eat things to keep the passageway moist, or do I need to go the Dr. immediately to see if it is an upper respiratory infection?

[Enoch Choi, MD]

hope you're feeling better, how's it going?

[sandini]

Thanks so much for your response. I truly appreciate your service. Sandini

[Enoch Choi, MD]

If it feels like bronchitis, an upper respiratory infection, that's likely to be viral and not responsive to antibiotics.  The more concerning symptoms would be fever & chills but those can be with a viral infection too.

Hoarseness is from laryngitis and is cured by not talking

Drinking lots of fluids is a good idea

If it's getting worse, especially after 10 days or more, go see your doc.