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Suggest Treatment For Severe Throat Pain And Tonsillitis

-I have tonsillitis and can barely swallow. the doctor said looks like an abscess on gland. I am taking augmentin 875-125 for last 3 days with no improvement. I cannot ear or drink without severe severe pain. I have been to the doctor 2 times in last 3 days. what is a good antibiotic for this condition I have an allergy to sulpha. please help
Thu, 26 Oct 2017
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have severe throat pain and tonsillitis which is probably due to untreated throat infection leading to Pharyngitis and Tonsillitis. I would suggest you to consult an Otolaryngologist next time when you have the symptoms and he can do a clinical examination and can also advise you investigations like throat swab culture to check for bacterial as well as viral culture . Doctor may recommend tonsillectomy . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics like Augmentin OR Azithromycin to resolve the infection , anti-inflammatory painkillers like Ibuprofen can be taken to relive pain . Do warm saline gargles, steam inhalation and using a humidifier.

- You can also suck throat lozenges to soothe the throat.
- 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 your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Throat Pain And Tonsillitis

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have severe throat pain and tonsillitis which is probably due to untreated throat infection leading to Pharyngitis and Tonsillitis. I would suggest you to consult an Otolaryngologist next time when you have the symptoms and he can do a clinical examination and can also advise you investigations like throat swab culture to check for bacterial as well as viral culture . Doctor may recommend tonsillectomy . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics like Augmentin OR Azithromycin to resolve the infection , anti-inflammatory painkillers like Ibuprofen can be taken to relive pain . Do warm saline gargles, steam inhalation and using a humidifier. - You can also suck throat lozenges to soothe the throat. - 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 your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari