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Suggest Treatment For Persistent Cough

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Posted on Wed, 17 Feb 2016
Question: Hi I have this small bubble near my tonsils and have been coughing for 2 weeks now, I haven't been to doctors yet and wanted to know from an online doctor
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Answered by Dr. Sumit Bhatti (21 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Lymphoid tissue or cyst.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for your query.

1. From your description, this seems to be a small inflamed lymphoid (tonsil-like) tissue or a cyst.

2. It is common to see small areas of inflamed lymphoid tissue near the anterior pillar of the tonsil. These should subside with routine treatment.

3. Rarely, a tonsil cyst may persist and require opening or removal. Sometimes this can arise from a blocked tonsil crypt or signify a foreign body or tonsillolith.

4. If this persists, get it examined and treated. The cough means some irritation of the upper airway and throat.

I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any more questions I will be available to answer them.

Regards.

Brief Answer:
Yes, that is correct.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for writing back.

1. Yes, that is correct.

2. Upload clear, close up images if possible.

I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any more questions I will be available to answer them.

Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Sumit Bhatti (11 minutes later)
So do you think I should see a doctor? if it hurts or it doesn't go away?
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Answered by Dr. Sumit Bhatti (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
There is no cause for worry.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for writing back.

1. No, this is not a cause for worry.

2. Looks like inflamed lymphoid tissue or a cyst.

3. Do get is examined if this is recurrent or persists. Then an excision biopsy with coblation or radio-frequency ablation should suffice.

4. the cough is likely to be due to other such lymphoid tissue swellings in the throat. A videolaryngoscopy is recommended after examination.

I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any more questions I will be available to answer them.

Regards.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Suggest Treatment For Persistent Cough

Brief Answer: Lymphoid tissue or cyst. Detailed Answer: Hi, Thank you for your query. 1. From your description, this seems to be a small inflamed lymphoid (tonsil-like) tissue or a cyst. 2. It is common to see small areas of inflamed lymphoid tissue near the anterior pillar of the tonsil. These should subside with routine treatment. 3. Rarely, a tonsil cyst may persist and require opening or removal. Sometimes this can arise from a blocked tonsil crypt or signify a foreign body or tonsillolith. 4. If this persists, get it examined and treated. The cough means some irritation of the upper airway and throat. I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any more questions I will be available to answer them. Regards. Brief Answer: Yes, that is correct. Detailed Answer: Hi, Thank you for writing back. 1. Yes, that is correct. 2. Upload clear, close up images if possible. I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any more questions I will be available to answer them. Regards.