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Is Persistent Coughing Indicative Of Swollen Epiglottis From An Allergy?
Posted on
Wed, 28 Feb 2018
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Wed, 28 Feb 2018
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Question : Hi Doctor,
I was having cough from several days so i visited a homeopathic doctor and he saw high risen epiglottis. He advised that it is due to allergy and has given medication accordingly and said will settle down in a week. I have tried to capture the same in a pic which is attached, Please advise
I was having cough from several days so i visited a homeopathic doctor and he saw high risen epiglottis. He advised that it is due to allergy and has given medication accordingly and said will settle down in a week. I have tried to capture the same in a pic which is attached, Please advise
Brief Answer:
Chronic cough.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
1. The high rising epiglottis has no clinical significance nor does it require any treatment.
2. In the attached image, beyond the epiglottis and soft palate/uvula, granular pharyngitis is visible. The anterior pillars of the tonsils are congested (red) and there is a coated tongue.
3. Get blood tests to rule out eosinophilia. Allergy tests including total IgE levels will help. Medication for allergy, reflux should settle your cough.
A cough syrup, lozenges and medicated gargles will also help. A local ENT Specialist should, in addition, be able to do a Videolaryngoscopy (VL'Scopy), Chest X-ray, throat swabs or sputum examination.
4. Share these investigation reports here or directly at bit.ly/Dr-Sumit-Bhatti for monitoring your progress and further advice.
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Sumit Bhatti, ENT Specialist
Chronic cough.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
1. The high rising epiglottis has no clinical significance nor does it require any treatment.
2. In the attached image, beyond the epiglottis and soft palate/uvula, granular pharyngitis is visible. The anterior pillars of the tonsils are congested (red) and there is a coated tongue.
3. Get blood tests to rule out eosinophilia. Allergy tests including total IgE levels will help. Medication for allergy, reflux should settle your cough.
A cough syrup, lozenges and medicated gargles will also help. A local ENT Specialist should, in addition, be able to do a Videolaryngoscopy (VL'Scopy), Chest X-ray, throat swabs or sputum examination.
4. Share these investigation reports here or directly at bit.ly/Dr-Sumit-Bhatti for monitoring your progress and further advice.
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Sumit Bhatti, ENT Specialist
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