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Suggest Treatment For Sore Throat And Cold

I started getting a sore throat last Monday which turned into a cold. Sore throat persisted while other symptoms came and went. Sore throat has has now become worse. I have a burning sensation at the base of my tongue and in my ears. It is very painful to swallow. All other symptoms of the cold are gone.
Mon, 2 Jun 2014
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Hello

Welcome in H.C.M.

I have gone through your query regarding sore throat, which is persisting for quite long. You were also having pain in ear but now it is comaritivly better.

you have severe persistant sore throat so it should be investigated as-

1- Culture and sensitivity of throat swab.

2- Gram's staining of throat swab.

3- C.T.Scan of paranasal sinuses.

4- Pharyngoscopy to look for adenoids and polyp or growth.

Beside this a thorough examination of throat, nose and sinuses is must and than examination findings may be co-related with inferences of above investigations to pin point the diagnosis and that may be accordingly manage.

Regards.
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Suggest Treatment For Sore Throat And Cold

Hello Welcome in H.C.M. I have gone through your query regarding sore throat, which is persisting for quite long. You were also having pain in ear but now it is comaritivly better. you have severe persistant sore throat so it should be investigated as- 1- Culture and sensitivity of throat swab. 2- Gram s staining of throat swab. 3- C.T.Scan of paranasal sinuses. 4- Pharyngoscopy to look for adenoids and polyp or growth. Beside this a thorough examination of throat, nose and sinuses is must and than examination findings may be co-related with inferences of above investigations to pin point the diagnosis and that may be accordingly manage. Regards.