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What Causes Swollen Lymph Nodes In The Neck And Sore Throat?

I just took a q-tip to my tonsils because of a sore throat and and something orange appeared on the q-tip. I have no fever at all and have a history with strep. It hurts when I swallow and I m also experiencing swollen lymph nodes on the left side of my neck, and a sore left ear. What could this be?
Tue, 15 Nov 2016
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Hi,
Thanks for posting in HCM.
I understand your concern.
The symptoms what you are describing suggests that you are having upper respiratory tract infection. In such infections, there is a tendency for lymph nodes which drain the region gets enlarged.
Kindly do the following to overcome them.
1. Do salt water gargling with warm water thrice a day.
2. Use steam inhalation to liquefy the mucous for easy drainage.
3. Take mucolytic-decongestant medications in the form of syrup containing Ambroxyl/Bromhexine, Guaifenesin and Chlorpheniramine maleate as ingredients.
4.Take Tablet. Paracetamol with Ibuprofen combination after food.
5. Take a course of oral antibiotics Tablet.Azhithromycin to counter infection.
6. Take medicated lozenges for throat soothening effect when necessary.
Strictly avoid consumption of cold items like cold drinks and ice cream.
Your symptoms should getter soon by adopting to above measures. Once the infections subside, the swollen lymph nodes should be back to normal size.
Hope the information provided would be helpful.
Wish you good health.
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What Causes Swollen Lymph Nodes In The Neck And Sore Throat?

Hi, Thanks for posting in HCM. I understand your concern. The symptoms what you are describing suggests that you are having upper respiratory tract infection. In such infections, there is a tendency for lymph nodes which drain the region gets enlarged. Kindly do the following to overcome them. 1. Do salt water gargling with warm water thrice a day. 2. Use steam inhalation to liquefy the mucous for easy drainage. 3. Take mucolytic-decongestant medications in the form of syrup containing Ambroxyl/Bromhexine, Guaifenesin and Chlorpheniramine maleate as ingredients. 4.Take Tablet. Paracetamol with Ibuprofen combination after food. 5. Take a course of oral antibiotics Tablet.Azhithromycin to counter infection. 6. Take medicated lozenges for throat soothening effect when necessary. Strictly avoid consumption of cold items like cold drinks and ice cream. Your symptoms should getter soon by adopting to above measures. Once the infections subside, the swollen lymph nodes should be back to normal size. Hope the information provided would be helpful. Wish you good health.