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Suggest Treatment For Constant Swelling Of The Vocal Cords
Question: Hello....I was diagnosed with swollen vocal chords....4 weeks ago and told to have total voice rest. I checked in with the doctor again after 4 weeks and the photo they took showed the vocal chords ok but my throat still swollen . The doctor said to start making life syle changes - food etc....to avoid the possibility of acid reflux making my throat sore. I am in China...and the medical scene here is not that great. What should I do now...? wait and see if it improves after a week or so of life style chafes or seek out a western doctor and get more quality consultation ...?
Brief Answer:
Antibiotic therapy with general care would help
Detailed Answer:
Hello
My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.
I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. Throat infection if not cleared by itself requires 7 days antibiotic therapy along with general care. If i were your treating doctor then i would have advised following things:
- I would start you on amoxicilin/clavulanic acid 625mg thrice a day for 7 days. (It is a prescription medicine so you need to visit nearest doctor to get it)
- Take acetaminophen for pain
- Take hot water in a cup, add 1 table spoon salt in it. Perform gargles (mouth wash) with
it three times a day for at least 3 days. It will give soothing effect.
- take 30-45mins walk/exercise daily in the evening. It will make you fresh, healthy and is good for digestion.
- Don't lie down immediately after taking meal
AVOID:
> Chilled water
> Spicy food
> fatty & oily food.
> heavy meals at night
> carbonated & caffeine drinks
> chocolates
Hopefully you will see improvement in 2-3 days. IF condition remains same then you need to visit hospital and get an appointment for a "Consultant ENT Specialist".
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
Antibiotic therapy with general care would help
Detailed Answer:
Hello
My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.
I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. Throat infection if not cleared by itself requires 7 days antibiotic therapy along with general care. If i were your treating doctor then i would have advised following things:
- I would start you on amoxicilin/clavulanic acid 625mg thrice a day for 7 days. (It is a prescription medicine so you need to visit nearest doctor to get it)
- Take acetaminophen for pain
- Take hot water in a cup, add 1 table spoon salt in it. Perform gargles (mouth wash) with
it three times a day for at least 3 days. It will give soothing effect.
- take 30-45mins walk/exercise daily in the evening. It will make you fresh, healthy and is good for digestion.
- Don't lie down immediately after taking meal
AVOID:
> Chilled water
> Spicy food
> fatty & oily food.
> heavy meals at night
> carbonated & caffeine drinks
> chocolates
Hopefully you will see improvement in 2-3 days. IF condition remains same then you need to visit hospital and get an appointment for a "Consultant ENT Specialist".
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
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