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Suggest Treatment For Swollen And Painful Throat
I had surgery on my right side caroted artery go remove plaque. They put a tube down my throat. This happened on Wed. Today is sunday and my throat is sore and swollen making it painful to swollow anything and limited breathing through my mouth. What can I take? I m 67 and weigh230.
Fri, 24 Apr 2015
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Welcome to Health care Magic.
I reviewed your history.
These symptoms indicate inflammatory reaction following the insertion of the tube and will respond.
For symptomatic relief you can use anti-inflammatory drugs.
Thank you
Welcome to Health care Magic.
I reviewed your history.
These symptoms indicate inflammatory reaction following the insertion of the tube and will respond.
For symptomatic relief you can use anti-inflammatory drugs.
Thank you
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