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What Causes Swelling In Throat And Glands Of A Person With Sinus Infection?

I was diagnosed with a cold, sinus infection, and strep throat all at the same time. That was two and a half weeks ago and my throat and glands are still swollen and sore. When I went back to the doctor they told me there wasn't much they could do, because I had already taken ten days of antibiotics and that it should be gone. What should I do?
Wed, 24 Feb 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain it seems that you had a severe infection leading to cold, sinusitis and throat infection..
As you still have a sore throat and swollen glands it might be due to post nasal drip occurring secondary to sinus infection..
I would suggest you to consult an Otolaryngologist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like throat swab culture can help in diagnosis..
You can be advised another one week course of antibiotics, anti-inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen, anti allergics like Levocetrizine..
Do warm saline gargle atleast 3 to 4 times a day..
Do steam inhalation and use humidifier in your room..
Suck throat lozenges and chew a vitamin C pellet daily..
Avoid spicy and sour foods and drink plenty of warm water..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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What Causes Swelling In Throat And Glands Of A Person With Sinus Infection?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain it seems that you had a severe infection leading to cold, sinusitis and throat infection.. As you still have a sore throat and swollen glands it might be due to post nasal drip occurring secondary to sinus infection.. I would suggest you to consult an Otolaryngologist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like throat swab culture can help in diagnosis.. You can be advised another one week course of antibiotics, anti-inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen, anti allergics like Levocetrizine.. Do warm saline gargle atleast 3 to 4 times a day.. Do steam inhalation and use humidifier in your room.. Suck throat lozenges and chew a vitamin C pellet daily.. Avoid spicy and sour foods and drink plenty of warm water.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.