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Suggest Treatment For Sore Throat, Difficulty Swallowing And Swollen Tonsils
Question: I have had a troubling sore throat for 6 weeks. Includes difficulty to swallow, swolen tonsil' primary side is on my left. Original diagnosis was a bad cold but the throat hasnt gone away. I am not taking medicine.
Brief Answer:
post nasal drip or lesion in the throat
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
Acute viral or bacterial infection should not last 6 weeks. That would normally last maximally 2 weeks. The absence of fever makes persisting infection unlikely as well
The other common cause of sore throat, difficulty swallowing and swelling would be post nasal drip due to sinus disease. 20 % of persons with post nasal drip would not be aware that it is present.
A more serious cause would be a lesion/mass in the throat which can affect any area including the tonsils.
It would be best to consider visiting an ENT doctor. He or she can take a look inside of your throat, identify any abnormal areas and rule out more serious disease.
If it is only post nasal drip then treatment would be decongestants, anti histamines and topical nasal sprays (nasonex, nasocort, flonase, rhinocort)
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
post nasal drip or lesion in the throat
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
Acute viral or bacterial infection should not last 6 weeks. That would normally last maximally 2 weeks. The absence of fever makes persisting infection unlikely as well
The other common cause of sore throat, difficulty swallowing and swelling would be post nasal drip due to sinus disease. 20 % of persons with post nasal drip would not be aware that it is present.
A more serious cause would be a lesion/mass in the throat which can affect any area including the tonsils.
It would be best to consider visiting an ENT doctor. He or she can take a look inside of your throat, identify any abnormal areas and rule out more serious disease.
If it is only post nasal drip then treatment would be decongestants, anti histamines and topical nasal sprays (nasonex, nasocort, flonase, rhinocort)
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
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