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Suggest Treatment For Sore Throat, Cough And Swollen Glands

Have had sore throat ,cough swollen glands antibiotics given for ten days for suspected mumps. Swab normal all cleared up for two days now back even worse . When I lie down to sleep I feel as if im suffocating. Throat feel like it s got a lump at the back of it . Please can you help .
Tue, 23 Feb 2016
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Hi thanks for asking question.
Mostly you had suffered from viral infection like that of pharyngitis with sore throat.
Because of this infection itchy sensation and stinging sensation can occur.
Second you may feel lump because of enlarge tonsil.
Here is some advise for you.
You have completed antibiotic course.
Drink more and more water.
Take semisolid diet for few days.
Fruit juice helpful for you.
Avoid spicy food for few days.
Avoid fatty and fried food for few days.
Avoid smoking and alcohol if have habit of it.
Do salt water gargle every day.
If still congestive symptoms are more then antihistaminic like drug can be taken.
If feeling blocked nose oxymetazoline like decongestent used.
Take steam inhalation once a day for 10 to 15 days.
I hope my suggestion will helpful to you.
Wish you good health
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Suggest Treatment For Sore Throat, Cough And Swollen Glands

Hi thanks for asking question. Mostly you had suffered from viral infection like that of pharyngitis with sore throat. Because of this infection itchy sensation and stinging sensation can occur. Second you may feel lump because of enlarge tonsil. Here is some advise for you. You have completed antibiotic course. Drink more and more water. Take semisolid diet for few days. Fruit juice helpful for you. Avoid spicy food for few days. Avoid fatty and fried food for few days. Avoid smoking and alcohol if have habit of it. Do salt water gargle every day. If still congestive symptoms are more then antihistaminic like drug can be taken. If feeling blocked nose oxymetazoline like decongestent used. Take steam inhalation once a day for 10 to 15 days. I hope my suggestion will helpful to you. Wish you good health