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Suggest Treatment For Recurrent Membranous Tonsillitis

sir i hve been diagnosed membranous tonsillitis last December which was not getting resolved by oral amoxyclav. i was admitted and took iv levoflox for d same. now seems like the tonsillitis has relapsed fr which i took oral amoxyclav complete course last week. it got resolved. the membrane was gone. but just after completing the course another membrane appears on the opposite tonsil , swollen and painful. what should i do. was the antibiotic ineffective .im doing saline and betadine gargles daily. pls help
Mon, 2 Jan 2017
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.

Thanks for your question. I do understand your pain and discomfort. I have seen many cases with similar complaints. Please find my advice below:

1. Do a RADT (rapid antigen detection test)
2. Azithromycin with short term Prednisone

Tonsillectomy is indicated for recurrent throat infection of at least seven episodes in the past year with temperature above 38.3°C, cervical adenopathy, tonsillar exudate, and/or positive test for Group A β-hemolytic streptococcus (GABHS).

I hope I was able to address your query. If you have further questions, please do not hesitate to write to me.

Wishing you all the best.

Thanks,
Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo
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Suggest Treatment For Recurrent Membranous Tonsillitis

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. Thanks for your question. I do understand your pain and discomfort. I have seen many cases with similar complaints. Please find my advice below: 1. Do a RADT (rapid antigen detection test) 2. Azithromycin with short term Prednisone Tonsillectomy is indicated for recurrent throat infection of at least seven episodes in the past year with temperature above 38.3°C, cervical adenopathy, tonsillar exudate, and/or positive test for Group A β-hemolytic streptococcus (GABHS). I hope I was able to address your query. If you have further questions, please do not hesitate to write to me. Wishing you all the best. Thanks, Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo