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Suggest Treatment For Sore Throat And Lump In Throat Area And Chronic Sinusitis
Question: Hi I always have a sore throat to touch on the outside I have a lump on the ride side of my XXXXXXX apple area. I get a lot of side affects from chronic sinisitus and have always put a sore throat down to one of them. I have hashimotos and thought it might also be that.
Brief Answer:
lymph nodes respond to inflammation/infection
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
Chronic sinusitis can cause repeated intermittent sore throat because of the associated post nasal drip of mucus.
If there is a goitre associated with the hashimotos , it is possible that it is compressing the throat which may also be associated with pain.
Sinusitis may be associated with enlargement of the lymph nodes in the neck.
These lymph nodes respond to infection /inflammation of the body and may become enlarged.
Normally they decrease in size 4 to 6 weeks after the inflammation or infection has been appropriately treated.
If it remains after this time then you can consider assessment by your doctor.
Sinusitis treatment would involve : (1)avoiding the allergen provoking the reaction if it is known
Allergy testing may help determine the exact allergen/s . This can be in the form of blood tests or skin prick testing
(2)topical nasal steroids sprays
(3)anti histamines
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
lymph nodes respond to inflammation/infection
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
Chronic sinusitis can cause repeated intermittent sore throat because of the associated post nasal drip of mucus.
If there is a goitre associated with the hashimotos , it is possible that it is compressing the throat which may also be associated with pain.
Sinusitis may be associated with enlargement of the lymph nodes in the neck.
These lymph nodes respond to infection /inflammation of the body and may become enlarged.
Normally they decrease in size 4 to 6 weeks after the inflammation or infection has been appropriately treated.
If it remains after this time then you can consider assessment by your doctor.
Sinusitis treatment would involve : (1)avoiding the allergen provoking the reaction if it is known
Allergy testing may help determine the exact allergen/s . This can be in the form of blood tests or skin prick testing
(2)topical nasal steroids sprays
(3)anti histamines
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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