Treatment Options For Cobblestone Throat

Change In Medication

Some medications may cause throat irritation and other symptoms of cobblestone throat. To determine whether or not a medication may be causing throat symptoms, doctors will conduct a health history and physical examination. This will include taking an inventory of all the medications the patient is currently taking, and doctors may also ask about any medications the patient has recently discontinued. Patients should mention any over-the-counter medicines and herbal remedies they are taking as well. The doctor will also examine the patient's mouth and throat to assess the severity of any symptoms. If the clinician feels a medicine may be triggering the patient's symptoms, a change in medication may be recommended. Normally, patients can be prescribed another drug in the same class of medications, though they may also wish to explore alternative medicine possibilities.