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Suggest Home Remedy For Strep Throat Followed By Lump Above Collar Bone Area
Hello, I am a healthy 18 year old college student that participates in athletics. Recently I have been tested for strep throughout due to an sore throat I had for about a week that went away. My doctor told me I had a virus where I would have a sore throat, followed by congestion. Well I experienced this and then a day after, I went to play basketball and came back to my dorm and noticed I had a lump above my collar bone area. Any idea what might have caused this? Can you give me any at-home-treatments?
Fri, 27 Jan 2017
hi
viral infection in ur pharynx can lead to lymphnode enlargement over the neck area .
if that infection subsides
swelling also reduces .
if it's viral no need of any antibiotics.
to clear sore throat u can do salt water gargling with Luke warm water thrice daily for 3 days .
and have plenty of water .
that's enough
viral infection in ur pharynx can lead to lymphnode enlargement over the neck area .
if that infection subsides
swelling also reduces .
if it's viral no need of any antibiotics.
to clear sore throat u can do salt water gargling with Luke warm water thrice daily for 3 days .
and have plenty of water .
that's enough
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