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Does Strep Throat Infection Cause Difficulty Breathing Along With Red And Swollen Uvula?

I just woke up this morning it was a little harder for me to breathe, I have had strep about 3 times in a 2month time period, and so I thought I could have it again, but when i looked in my mouth I saw my uvula was really red, and its swollen but also has a blister on it? what is that?
Tue, 29 Sep 2015
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concern.

As per your complain and presentation of symptoms swollen uvula with a blister in it can be due to bacterial infection (strep throat) causing inflammation leading to UVULITIS..

Nothing to worry, you can take antibiotics like Augmentin or Azithromycin for a week..
Take anti-inflammatory painkillers like Ibuprofen for reducing pain and swelling of uvula..
Chew a Vitamin C pellet daily..
Do warm saline gargles..
Steam inhalation and using a humidifier in your room can relieve..
Avoid spicy and hard foods and take a soft and bland diet..

Hope this information helps..
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Does Strep Throat Infection Cause Difficulty Breathing Along With Red And Swollen Uvula?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concern. As per your complain and presentation of symptoms swollen uvula with a blister in it can be due to bacterial infection (strep throat) causing inflammation leading to UVULITIS.. Nothing to worry, you can take antibiotics like Augmentin or Azithromycin for a week.. Take anti-inflammatory painkillers like Ibuprofen for reducing pain and swelling of uvula.. Chew a Vitamin C pellet daily.. Do warm saline gargles.. Steam inhalation and using a humidifier in your room can relieve.. Avoid spicy and hard foods and take a soft and bland diet.. Hope this information helps..