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Suggest Treatment For Swollen Lymph Nodes And Congested Lungs

(28 yr old, 5 cig/day smoker, otherwise healthy female) 3 weeks ago I woke with left tonsil and left lymph node swollen. Next day left tonsil the size of a gumball and completely white. extremely painful. Low fever (100.7) for 24 hrs, no other symptoms. Strep = negative. 3 days later tonsil returned to normal. Throat has been sore for 3 weeks now. Occasional dry cough. Also having trouble taking deep breaths. Especially early morning and in evenings. Lungs feel like I smoked lots of cigarettes, But have not smoked at all since tonsil first enlarged 3 weeks ago. No seasonal allergies.
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hello,

I read carefully your query and understand your concern.

The symptoms seem to be related to an upper respiratory tract infection.

I suggest using anti inflammatory medications such as Acetaminophen to relieve the symptoms.

I also suggest using a throat spray with antibacterial properties.

I suggest to drink a lot of liquids.

Hope my answer was helpful.

If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.

Kind regards!

Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
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Suggest Treatment For Swollen Lymph Nodes And Congested Lungs

Hello, I read carefully your query and understand your concern. The symptoms seem to be related to an upper respiratory tract infection. I suggest using anti inflammatory medications such as Acetaminophen to relieve the symptoms. I also suggest using a throat spray with antibacterial properties. I suggest to drink a lot of liquids. Hope my answer was helpful. If you have further queries feel free to contact me again. Kind regards! Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi General &Family Physician