Questions about a cold?

Question

I have a cold and some things don't make sense...

*I started with the sore throat yesterday morning so over 24 hours ago, and yet I still don't have a runny/blocked nose... Is it ever coming?

*My throat feels blocked. Why? What is blocked in my throat?!

*My nose isn't blocked but my voice and laugh are still deeper? Why?

*Is there anything I can do to prevent me from getting the runny nose bit, or any worse?

*Is there any foods that can make me better/worse?

Sorry I've got a lot of questions!

Answer 1

Sometimes you just get a throat infection and not the congestion!

You probably should go to the dr to see if this could be strep throat -

you'll need antibiotics if so.

You're throat feels blocked because it's swollen from some irritation -

saltwater gargles and cough drops and motrin!!

Hope you feel better/if not definitely check with the doc for strep!

Answer 2

  awww poor baby,  try some steam and some decongestant maybe Vick's Vapor Rub a little under your nose will help.  For the sore throat try some good cough medicine.

Answer 3

I had something similar two years ago, started with a sore throat, then i started feeling like I had a swelling at the back of my throat, then it started getting sore to swallow and I started losing my voice a bit too. It sounds like you might have tonsillitis, which is what I had, without actually looking into your throat that's the best I can do. I'd go to a doctor, if it is tonsillitis you need antibiotics for about a week. Do it today before it gets nasty.