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What Causes Cough And Swollen Tonsils?

Hello I have currently had dfficulty breathing. It all started about 7 weeks ago when I had really bad congestion and was constantly coughing up phlem. It has gotten better but now I am having difficulty breathing and if feels like i can constantly clear mucus from my nasal pasages that run into my mouth and my tonsils are swollen
Tue, 21 Jun 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have cough and swollen tonsils which is due to upper respiratory tract infection. It can be either due to bacterial or viral infection leading to inflammation of throat and tonsillitis . You should not worry and start aking AZITHROMYCIN 500 mg once a day for 5 days. Take IBUPROFEN 400 mg thrice a day for reducing pain and inflammation. Also -:
-Chew a Vitamin C pellet daily.
-Do warm saline gargles atleast 3 to 4 times a day.
-Avoid spicy and hard foods.
-Drink plenty of water to prevent dryness and dehydration.

If condition doesn't get well then consult ENT specialist for proper examination . Doctor may recommend tonsillectomy .


Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Cough And Swollen Tonsils?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have cough and swollen tonsils which is due to upper respiratory tract infection. It can be either due to bacterial or viral infection leading to inflammation of throat and tonsillitis . You should not worry and start aking AZITHROMYCIN 500 mg once a day for 5 days. Take IBUPROFEN 400 mg thrice a day for reducing pain and inflammation. Also -: -Chew a Vitamin C pellet daily. -Do warm saline gargles atleast 3 to 4 times a day. -Avoid spicy and hard foods. -Drink plenty of water to prevent dryness and dehydration. If condition doesn t get well then consult ENT specialist for proper examination . Doctor may recommend tonsillectomy . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari