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What Causes Trouble Swallowing?
Question: Dear Doctor,
3 days ago i have trouble swallowing within the day most of the time when I swallow with little sound i can hear it , little caught , up normal slobber and little pain around larynx .( I do not have any fever ) I went to the doctor he give me Antibiotic and he said within the week if there is no any recovery he take further action . really I am worried i do not no exactly is it Viral Infection or
Bacterial Infection ? or something else like tomour shall i do something else rather than wait like CT or what ? I really worried doctor because i am heavy smoker ... and what the doctor explain to me really not enough.
thanks and regards
XXXX
3 days ago i have trouble swallowing within the day most of the time when I swallow with little sound i can hear it , little caught , up normal slobber and little pain around larynx .( I do not have any fever ) I went to the doctor he give me Antibiotic and he said within the week if there is no any recovery he take further action . really I am worried i do not no exactly is it Viral Infection or
Bacterial Infection ? or something else like tomour shall i do something else rather than wait like CT or what ? I really worried doctor because i am heavy smoker ... and what the doctor explain to me really not enough.
thanks and regards
XXXX
Brief Answer:
you are having upper respiratory track infection
Detailed Answer:
Hi, Thanks for the query.
I have read your query , reviewed your medications and understand your concern.
As per your clinical history it appears that you are having upper respiratory track infection mostly bacterial.
If I were your treating doctor, I would advice you
Antiseptic chlorhexidine Mouth Wash twice daily , Plenty of fluids ,Paracetamol for pain & Vitamin C to promote healing. Continue antibiotic.
Decrease smoking gradually . You can Nicotine chewing gum than smoking.
You don't have tumour no need for Ct scan.
If you do not get relief in 7 days do videolaryngoscopy from your doctor.
Hope this information helpful to you .If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
Regards.
you are having upper respiratory track infection
Detailed Answer:
Hi, Thanks for the query.
I have read your query , reviewed your medications and understand your concern.
As per your clinical history it appears that you are having upper respiratory track infection mostly bacterial.
If I were your treating doctor, I would advice you
Antiseptic chlorhexidine Mouth Wash twice daily , Plenty of fluids ,Paracetamol for pain & Vitamin C to promote healing. Continue antibiotic.
Decrease smoking gradually . You can Nicotine chewing gum than smoking.
You don't have tumour no need for Ct scan.
If you do not get relief in 7 days do videolaryngoscopy from your doctor.
Hope this information helpful to you .If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
Regards.
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