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Question: Hi my anxiety level are again on the top. I m taking the medicines. Plz help I don't have any discomfort in my throat. I have allergies rhinitis so post nasal drip is there. I take Cetrizine almost daily. Post nasal drip comes when there is change in weather. I have attach a picture of throat plz see and tell whether this is normal. I have point it out with a mark of orange color. Plz see the picture and suggest.
I have uploaded the pics plz see and suggest. I am very scared and depressed
Brief Answer:
Granular Pharyngitis. Allergy, Post Nasal Drip and Acid reflux.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query.
1. The images show Granular Pharyngitis which is very common. The cobblestone appearance is due to chronic inflamed normal lymphoid (tonsil-like) tissue normally present in the throat. The posterior and lateral pharyngeal bands of normal lymphoid tissue are enlarged.
2. This occurs due to allergy, infections, post nasal drip and acid reflux.
3. Get allergy tests, throat swabs and routine blood tests done.
4. Routine medication and medicated gargles will help.
5. This is not cancer. This is not a cause for worry.
I hope that I have answered your question. If you have any further questions, I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
Granular Pharyngitis. Allergy, Post Nasal Drip and Acid reflux.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query.
1. The images show Granular Pharyngitis which is very common. The cobblestone appearance is due to chronic inflamed normal lymphoid (tonsil-like) tissue normally present in the throat. The posterior and lateral pharyngeal bands of normal lymphoid tissue are enlarged.
2. This occurs due to allergy, infections, post nasal drip and acid reflux.
3. Get allergy tests, throat swabs and routine blood tests done.
4. Routine medication and medicated gargles will help.
5. This is not cancer. This is not a cause for worry.
I hope that I have answered your question. If you have any further questions, I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
This appearance is always there i am seeing it for almost 2 years is it a cause of concern. Will it ever regress. Please help
No reply??
Brief Answer:
Yes, it does settle down.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for following up.
1. Yes. This is a chronic condition often lasting many years.
2. With appropriate treatment (as mentoned in the previous answer), this improves and settles down in 3 to 6 months.
I hope that I have answered your question. If you have any further questions, I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
Yes, it does settle down.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for following up.
1. Yes. This is a chronic condition often lasting many years.
2. With appropriate treatment (as mentoned in the previous answer), this improves and settles down in 3 to 6 months.
I hope that I have answered your question. If you have any further questions, I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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