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What Causes Swollen Epiglottis Along With Sore Throat And Cough?

I can see my epiglottis and have a soar throat and cough, and hurts to swallow not as much so I checked my tonsils and noticed I could see my epiglottis and pretty clear, and that seems to cause the pain when I swallow it s not serve but more when I eat, I never seen my epiglottis before and I been to see two Drs today and they both didn t know what it is or to 2 so they want me to get a camera down the throat but can take weeks, looking online it s made me worried and specially because I have no answers still from my Drs. Show I be worried ? Please someone reply if they can see this as I have no money to pay :(
Mon, 28 Dec 2015
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Hi Dear ,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have swollen epiglottis along with sore throat and cough which is due to upper respiratory tract infection. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist for proper examination as infection has already spread. You should get throat swab test , viral culture test , complete blood profile to find out extent of infection.For now do warm saline gargles. Take steam inhalation. Take proper rest , keep yourself hydrated. Maintain hygiene. Take diet rich in multivitamins. You should start with antibiotic such as augmentin along with decongestants and anti inflammatory such as Levocetirizine . Doctor may also refer you to orthopedician if he/ she finds your muscle pain to be severe.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Swollen Epiglottis Along With Sore Throat And Cough?

Hi Dear , Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have swollen epiglottis along with sore throat and cough which is due to upper respiratory tract infection. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist for proper examination as infection has already spread. You should get throat swab test , viral culture test , complete blood profile to find out extent of infection.For now do warm saline gargles. Take steam inhalation. Take proper rest , keep yourself hydrated. Maintain hygiene. Take diet rich in multivitamins. You should start with antibiotic such as augmentin along with decongestants and anti inflammatory such as Levocetirizine . Doctor may also refer you to orthopedician if he/ she finds your muscle pain to be severe. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari