Hi - I suffer from Tonsillitis and I took a very sore throat August 2013. I went onto work and thought that it would clear up. Unfortunately, it did not. I had it for 6 weeks until I could not take the pain any longer. I went tot my out of hours Doctor late at night as I thought my throat was about to close over. My right tonsil was swollen and I could barely breath with the pain. I was informed that I had sever Tonsilllitis. It was untreated and I had it for over 6 weeks. Now turned to Quinsy. It took 2 sets of anti-biotics and alot of painkillers to clear the infection. However, I have had a cought from October. I went to my GP 8 weeks ago and asked why the cough did not clear. I was told it was viral and could last for up to 8 months.

I'm becoming concerned about it now as it is quite annoying and now my sore throat has returned again.

I would appreciate your advice as I thought the cough would have cleared up by now.