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Suggest Treatment For Sore Throat And Swollen Tonsils

hi, I recently got a very sore throat, swollen tonsils to the point that they seemed to "flap" when I would breathe. I do have bad sinus problems, I get sinus infections a few times a year. I got the sore throat 3 days ago. I have been on antibiotics for 2 days. The throat is better, but I am extremely exhausted. I had mono almost 4 years ago. I've slept about 14-15 hrs in a 24 period the past 36 hrs and I am READY for bed shortly after lunch. This is not like me. I also have an irregular heart beat and very low blood pressure. I take Midodrine. This is worse than I remember the mono being, could this be mono again? Thank you
Mon, 23 May 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 very sore throat, swollen tonsils to the point that they seemed to "flap" when you breathe along with bad sinus problems, seems to be probably due to a severe case of bacterial throat infection known as Strep Throat..

For confirmation consult an Otolaryngologist or an ENT expert and get evaluated..
He can do investigations like Throat swab culture can help in diagnosis..

You can be advised:
-Antibiotics like Augmentin OR Azithromycin to resolve the infection..
-Anti-inflammatory painkillers like Ibuprofen can be taken to relive pain. -----Doing warm saline gargles, steam inhalation and using a humidifier in your room can be very much relieving.
-You can also suck throat lozenges to soothe the throat..
-Gargle with numbing mouthwash containing Lignocaine..
-Gargle with antiseptic solution like few drops of betadine in water..
-Chew Vitamin C pellets to boost up the immunity..
-Avoid spicy and chilled foods..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..
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Suggest Treatment For Sore Throat And Swollen Tonsils

Hi. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain very sore throat, swollen tonsils to the point that they seemed to flap when you breathe along with bad sinus problems, seems to be probably due to a severe case of bacterial throat infection known as Strep Throat.. For confirmation consult an Otolaryngologist or an ENT expert and get evaluated.. He can do investigations like Throat swab culture can help in diagnosis.. You can be advised: -Antibiotics like Augmentin OR Azithromycin to resolve the infection.. -Anti-inflammatory painkillers like Ibuprofen can be taken to relive pain. -----Doing warm saline gargles, steam inhalation and using a humidifier in your room can be very much relieving. -You can also suck throat lozenges to soothe the throat.. -Gargle with numbing mouthwash containing Lignocaine.. -Gargle with antiseptic solution like few drops of betadine in water.. -Chew Vitamin C pellets to boost up the immunity.. -Avoid spicy and chilled foods.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..