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Should I Be Worried About The Swollen Uvula And Mucus Around It?

hi for the last week i have had a sore throat its very painful to swallow and really hard for me to breath every time i swallow im swallowing my uvula because its gotten so big and swollen and its got a lot of mucus around it. should i be worried and go to the doctor?
Tue, 15 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 the symptoms of sore throat and swollen uvula are indicating towards infection in throat and the infection can be bacterial or viral in nature..

You should start taking medication like antibiotics Azithromycin 500 mg once a day for 5 days..
For pain and inflammation take anti-inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen 400 mg thrice a day..
Chew a Vitamin C pellet daily..
Do warm saline gargles..
Steam inhalations and using a humidifier in your room will help..
Avoid spicy and hard foods and take a soft diet.
Take ample of rest.

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards..
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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Should I Be Worried About The Swollen Uvula And Mucus Around It?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concern... As per your complain the symptoms of sore throat and swollen uvula are indicating towards infection in throat and the infection can be bacterial or viral in nature.. You should start taking medication like antibiotics Azithromycin 500 mg once a day for 5 days.. For pain and inflammation take anti-inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen 400 mg thrice a day.. Chew a Vitamin C pellet daily.. Do warm saline gargles.. Steam inhalations and using a humidifier in your room will help.. Avoid spicy and hard foods and take a soft diet. Take ample of rest. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards.. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.