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What Makes Me Cough Green Mucus And Have Swelling In Throat And Tonsils?

I have a very sore throat and I'm coughing up green mucus. My glands jn my throat are swollen as well as my tonsils. Ive been having difficulty swalloqing g"for the past 2 days. I've been hoarse almost a week and having a hard time regulating my body temp. (really cold then burning up) do I need to see a doc.
Wed, 16 Mar 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 the symptoms that you are experiencing of having swollen throat and tonsils along with spitting up of green mucous as well as hoarse voice is commonly seen in case of viral infection causing upper respirator tract infection to can be Influenza or Flu.
It however needs to be confirmed with a blood test so that treatment can be instilled accordingly..
You should consult a General Physician or an ENT expert and get evaluated..
In case of viral infection, a supportive treatment can be advised, that will help in relieving symptoms as the viral infection gets resolved when the virus completes its cycle in human body..
You can be advised a combination of Ibuprofen and Acetaminophen to reduce aches and pains as well as regulate body temperature..
Cough expectorant containing Gueifenesin can be advised..
You can be advised decongestants like Phenylephrine, mucolytics like Ambroxol and anti allergics like Levocetrizine..
Chew a Vitamin C pellet as it helps in boosting immunity..
Doing warm saline gargles and steam inhalations will relieve..
Take a soft and bland diet and take sufficient rest..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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What Makes Me Cough Green Mucus And Have Swelling In Throat And Tonsils?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain the symptoms that you are experiencing of having swollen throat and tonsils along with spitting up of green mucous as well as hoarse voice is commonly seen in case of viral infection causing upper respirator tract infection to can be Influenza or Flu. It however needs to be confirmed with a blood test so that treatment can be instilled accordingly.. You should consult a General Physician or an ENT expert and get evaluated.. In case of viral infection, a supportive treatment can be advised, that will help in relieving symptoms as the viral infection gets resolved when the virus completes its cycle in human body.. You can be advised a combination of Ibuprofen and Acetaminophen to reduce aches and pains as well as regulate body temperature.. Cough expectorant containing Gueifenesin can be advised.. You can be advised decongestants like Phenylephrine, mucolytics like Ambroxol and anti allergics like Levocetrizine.. Chew a Vitamin C pellet as it helps in boosting immunity.. Doing warm saline gargles and steam inhalations will relieve.. Take a soft and bland diet and take sufficient rest.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.