tickle in throat and hoarseness
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I've been on 12.5 mg of prednisone now for 6 weeks. Before that, was at 15 mg for another 6 weeks. That helped my PMR symptoms wonderfully. But about 5 weeks ago I developed a severe cough -- I think it was viral. Lots of mucus, etc., runny nose, itchy eyes, etc. I ended up with laryngitis. Ever since, I've been struggling with a tickle in my throat, a very dry cough and borderline hoarseness.
Unfortunately, my job requires me to talk a lot. I'm a seminar speaker and have been especially busy these last 5 weeks. In a lot of planes for long periods of time. I've been drinking lots of water, sucking on a lot of hard candy, taking long and steamy showers -- all to no avail.
I wrote to my doc and he said it'll go away on its own, but it isn't. Is it time to go to back to the the doc, or are the tickle and hoarseness a potential side effect of taking prendisone?
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erika59785 bob73443
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panamabob bob73443
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I have been on Pred forabout a year and a half,and yes I too have a persistent sore throat.I just think its a side effect and get on with life.I don't want to be taking any more medicine.I am on enough different pills and potions for Diabetes,Glaucoma,Pacemaker,and PMR and Hiatus hernia,not to mention the usual preventatives which all seniors are prescribed in Uk,such as Ramipril and Lipitor.That is quite enough thank you.However,if it is affecting your professional life I suppose you need to pursue it.
constance.de bob73443
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Whisper2003 bob73443
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D_J bob73443
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I have heard a dry persistent cough can be stress related but more likely a virus.
Try Olbas pastilies which stick on mouth roof so you can continue talking or sleeping.
Dissolvable vit. C plus zinc with Echinaecha drops, drink to start the day!
just some things that helped me.
joey2 D_J
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