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What Causes Swollen Gland On Right Side Of Neck And Cough While On Levaquin?

Hello, I am a 22 year old female. I have been sick for around 3 weeks, sinus issues, horrible cough (constantly choking and almost urinating type cough), throat hurting, negative strep test; my doctor gave me a 10 day course of leviquin that i just finished today, and now my gland on my right side is swollen and sore to the touch and a cough thats making me miserable and preventing sleep.
Tue, 29 Mar 2016
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Hi dear ,

Welcome to HCM,

Understanding your concern. The symptoms you mention in query are probably due to tonsillitis . This condition can be caused by a variety of common viruses and bacteria and is contagious. Pain in the ear is probably due to ear infection , which travel through eustachian tube to ear . It occur when infection of upper respiratory track left untreated . Antibiotic ear drops like Gentamycin can be used to clear off ear infection. DO warm compresses over swollen lymph nodes. In case of no improvement in a week consult an Otolaryngologist and get evaluated. Doctor may order certain test and prescribe antibiotic course for at least 10 days . In sever infection doctor can remove tonsils , also known as tonsillectomy . Do betadine gargles , try to keep your ear dry and take proper rest .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Swollen Gland On Right Side Of Neck And Cough While On Levaquin?

Hi dear , Welcome to HCM, Understanding your concern. The symptoms you mention in query are probably due to tonsillitis . This condition can be caused by a variety of common viruses and bacteria and is contagious. Pain in the ear is probably due to ear infection , which travel through eustachian tube to ear . It occur when infection of upper respiratory track left untreated . Antibiotic ear drops like Gentamycin can be used to clear off ear infection. DO warm compresses over swollen lymph nodes. In case of no improvement in a week consult an Otolaryngologist and get evaluated. Doctor may order certain test and prescribe antibiotic course for at least 10 days . In sever infection doctor can remove tonsils , also known as tonsillectomy . Do betadine gargles , try to keep your ear dry and take proper rest . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari