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Suggest Treatment For Persistent Sore Throat
I think it s the pollen which is still relartively high, but this is the worst ever. Late in the day when I leave work and am walking briskly (I work in Manhattan) I sometimes experience burning in the throat and upper chest. I also noticed I have a swollen gland on my neck now too and a slight sore throat. What might it be? I have a routine physical with blood work in advance next week and will mention it if I still have it.
Mon, 24 Jul 2017
Hello welcome to the health care magic
It seems to be viral upper respiratory tract infection
Your work up done as follow..
-CBC
-Auscultation
-Chest x ray only if needed
-Throat swab if needed
You can be given betamethasone low dose 0.5 mg dose for five days to relieve inflammation..
Antibiotic course like amoxicillin plus clavulenic acid also given for 5 days
Take care
Hope this will help you
Consult otorhinolaryngologist for examination with keeping all this in mind
It seems to be viral upper respiratory tract infection
Your work up done as follow..
-CBC
-Auscultation
-Chest x ray only if needed
-Throat swab if needed
You can be given betamethasone low dose 0.5 mg dose for five days to relieve inflammation..
Antibiotic course like amoxicillin plus clavulenic acid also given for 5 days
Take care
Hope this will help you
Consult otorhinolaryngologist for examination with keeping all this in mind
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