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What Causes A Lump In Throat, Ear Aches And Sore Throat?
Question: I have a lump in the back of my throat, its clearly visible, about the size of a pea with what seems to be s slit in the middle. I smoke E-cigs and have noticed I have had numerous ear aches and sore throats very frequently the last few months, its progressively getting more and more noticeable.
Brief Answer:
You are having lymphoid tissue mass in the back of throat which show slit .
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the query.
I have read your query , seen your picture and understand your concern.
In my opinion , you are having lymphoid tissue mass in the back of throat which show slit in between . It is seen in many individuals with repeated upper respiratory track infection .
Repeated ear aches and sore throats most probably because of smoke allergy from E cigs.
If I were your treating doctor , I would advice
stop using frequent E cigs ,
use regular antiseptic chlorhexidine Mouth Wash twice daily,
antihistamine at night &
Saline nasal rinse thrice daily .
You will get relief.
Hope this information helpful to you .If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
Regards.
You are having lymphoid tissue mass in the back of throat which show slit .
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the query.
I have read your query , seen your picture and understand your concern.
In my opinion , you are having lymphoid tissue mass in the back of throat which show slit in between . It is seen in many individuals with repeated upper respiratory track infection .
Repeated ear aches and sore throats most probably because of smoke allergy from E cigs.
If I were your treating doctor , I would advice
stop using frequent E cigs ,
use regular antiseptic chlorhexidine Mouth Wash twice daily,
antihistamine at night &
Saline nasal rinse thrice daily .
You will get relief.
Hope this information helpful to you .If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
use regular antiseptic chlorhexidine Mouth Wash twice daily, - Can this be purchased over the counter or is a prescription needed?
Brief Answer:
Antiseptic chlorhexidine Mouth Wash are prescription drug
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the follow up query.
Antiseptic chlorhexidine Mouth Wash are prescription drug like Peridex /Periogard / Periochip .
You can also use over the counter LISTERINE Antiseptic Mouthwash .
Regards.
Antiseptic chlorhexidine Mouth Wash are prescription drug
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the follow up query.
Antiseptic chlorhexidine Mouth Wash are prescription drug like Peridex /Periogard / Periochip .
You can also use over the counter LISTERINE Antiseptic Mouthwash .
Regards.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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