I Have Had A Sore Throat Since March. Ive Seen

Posted on Sat, 28 Dec 2019

Question: I have had a sore throat since march. Ive seen my doctor a couple times she insisted it was allergies and gave me a prescription and advice on what to do. Since my last visit i have been taking Benadryl, Flonase, and singular at night and Zyrtec and 2 Sudafed in the mornings. It has not helped. both my ears now ache as well i have a hoarse voice, I have pain in my neck right below my Ears down to my clavicle, mucus build up in my throat, excess ear wax build up, and every time i inhale i feel the sides of my neck and under my jaw come in like it is being pulled it. Im worried it will never go away. And just want a second opinion

Answered by Dr. Dr. R.A. SINGH (52 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
An ENT specialist evaluation should be done.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing your query.
After reading your post, I would suggest that you should get yourself clinically examined and investigated by an ENT specialist.
Following investigations may be helpful :-
1. Throat swab Culture and Sensitivity test.
2. Complete Blood Count (CBC).
Clinical evaluation and the reports of the investigations will help in planning your medical management.
I hope this is helpful to you.
Regards. Thanks.

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