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Question: I have a sudden sore throat that has for a lot worse over the last few hours it's only sore on the left side of throat
I XXXXXXX rouble opening my mouth fully and it's very red and swollen on left side only. Imy voice sounds funny. It like I can feel it swelling more and it's feels a burning sensation on left side tonsil.
Gargling and pain reilef. Pain I heard and feel unwell
Pain in ears swell as feeling unwell
All on left side not right
I XXXXXXX rouble opening my mouth fully and it's very red and swollen on left side only. Imy voice sounds funny. It like I can feel it swelling more and it's feels a burning sensation on left side tonsil.
Gargling and pain reilef. Pain I heard and feel unwell
Pain in ears swell as feeling unwell
All on left side not right
Brief Answer:
Possibility of viral upper respiratory tract infection is more.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
By your history and description, possibility of viral upper respiratory tract infection (URTI) is more.
So better to follow these steps for symptomatic relief.
1. Avoid oily and spicy food.
2. Drink plenty of fluids orally and keep your self hydrated.
3. Do warm water gargles 5-6 times a day.
4. Take antihistamine and anti inflammatory drugs.
5. Also take broad spectrum antibiotic like levofloxacin or Azithromycin.
You will mostly improve with all these in 5 days.
If not improving in 5 days then consult ENT doctor.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
Possibility of viral upper respiratory tract infection is more.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
By your history and description, possibility of viral upper respiratory tract infection (URTI) is more.
So better to follow these steps for symptomatic relief.
1. Avoid oily and spicy food.
2. Drink plenty of fluids orally and keep your self hydrated.
3. Do warm water gargles 5-6 times a day.
4. Take antihistamine and anti inflammatory drugs.
5. Also take broad spectrum antibiotic like levofloxacin or Azithromycin.
You will mostly improve with all these in 5 days.
If not improving in 5 days then consult ENT doctor.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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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