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Question: Just before Christmas I had a pretty bad cold which for the most part went away after a few days. It has persisted until now as just a slight cold. The lymph nodes under my jaw are swollen an I have some discomfort in my neck. I don't have any pain or problem swallowing at all. It just doesn't seem "normal". I also have occasional burning sensation near my collar bone upper chest. I can breath in very deeply and feel no discomfort. I also don't have any fever or loss of appetite.
Brief Answer:
Cold symptoms. no worries . Supportive care only
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking
I read your question and i understand your concern. Some times cold can be nasty and may persist for a week or two. But it eventually self resolves. Lymph nodes swelling with it is a sequelae and nothing to worry about. Burning sensation in collar bone with upper chest may be due to some gastric discomfort like acid reflux or a connection to this cold as respiratory airways get involved easily. No fever and no loss of appetite is a good thing.
Nutshell, its just a cold running its time period and will self resolve. You may take some advil for the nodes swelling and some decongestants over the counter if cold symptoms bother you. Home remedies like warm comforting beverages e.g herbal tea mixed with honey. humidified air via use of humidifier, nasal irrigation etc will help.
I hope it helps. Take good care of yourself and dont forget to close the discussion please.
Regards
Khan
Cold symptoms. no worries . Supportive care only
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking
I read your question and i understand your concern. Some times cold can be nasty and may persist for a week or two. But it eventually self resolves. Lymph nodes swelling with it is a sequelae and nothing to worry about. Burning sensation in collar bone with upper chest may be due to some gastric discomfort like acid reflux or a connection to this cold as respiratory airways get involved easily. No fever and no loss of appetite is a good thing.
Nutshell, its just a cold running its time period and will self resolve. You may take some advil for the nodes swelling and some decongestants over the counter if cold symptoms bother you. Home remedies like warm comforting beverages e.g herbal tea mixed with honey. humidified air via use of humidifier, nasal irrigation etc will help.
I hope it helps. Take good care of yourself and dont forget to close the discussion please.
Regards
Khan
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
thank you, would you advise a doctor visit for antibiotics or other treatment?
Brief Answer:
Not needed
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getting back to me
A visit to a doctor is not needed. home remedies and OTC meds will take care of it.
I hope it helps.
Regards
Khan
Not needed
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getting back to me
A visit to a doctor is not needed. home remedies and OTC meds will take care of it.
I hope it helps.
Regards
Khan
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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