Please Suggest What Medicine Should I Take For Sore Throat And A Runny Nose

Posted on Sun, 24 May 2020

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Question : I had a virus earlier this year. I had a sore throat and a runny nose, but tested negative for strep. I never had a fever or any other symptoms. I was told to take dayquil and use a nasal spray. The symptoms have mainly cleared up, but my throat is still swollen after a couple months. It isn’t sore but it’s swollen. What should I do?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
may take some time

Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome.
If you mean that you have lymph nodes swelling in neck,then this may persist for several months after respiratory infection. In case of mononucleosis it may be even longer. SO it all depends on type of primary infection and immune system but generally it will pull back sooner or later. I suggest to use nasal spray when you have runny nose or pain, avoid smoking ,and alcohol and if fever or swelling progression occur, you should do blood tests to rule out some other infectious diseases. WIsh you good health. Regards

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