I've had a sore throat for about a month now. I have no other symptoms (eg. Fever, headaches, or congestion). The sore throat shifts from one side to another every other day and I don't feel congested. What's causing this persistent sore throat and what can I do to get rid of it?
Persistent sore throat can be due to two reason either it us chronic tonsilitis or gastroesophageal reflux disease. For chronic tonsillitis antibiotics can only relieve symptom.definitive management is tonsillectomy. If gerd present investigation will be 24 he oh monitoring,endoscopy. Treamenr consist of poi,antacids,prokinetic agent
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What Is The Treatment For Persistent Sore Throat?
Persistent sore throat can be due to two reason either it us chronic tonsilitis or gastroesophageal reflux disease. For chronic tonsillitis antibiotics can only relieve symptom.definitive management is tonsillectomy. If gerd present investigation will be 24 he oh monitoring,endoscopy. Treamenr consist of poi,antacids,prokinetic agent