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How To Treat Swollen Tonsils And Chesty Cough?
Hi i woke up a few mornings ago with a really bad sorethroat. over the past 4 days the sore throat has gotten better, but i have red spots on the roof of my mouth and in the back of my throat. my tonsils are very swollen and i have a really bad chesty cough that is starting to settle. what might it be? and i have been losing my voice throughout the day for the past 3 days.
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Hi,
Do warm salt water gargle twice or thrice daily. Do tongue scraping using tongue scraper after brushing. Do steam inhalation for 15 mins daily. Avoid having cold food stuffs. Have lots of fruits. Have hot food stuffs and hot water. Do Betadine gargle daily at night. Follow these for 1-2 weeks and see the difference.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Rohit S. Menon, Dentist
Do warm salt water gargle twice or thrice daily. Do tongue scraping using tongue scraper after brushing. Do steam inhalation for 15 mins daily. Avoid having cold food stuffs. Have lots of fruits. Have hot food stuffs and hot water. Do Betadine gargle daily at night. Follow these for 1-2 weeks and see the difference.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Rohit S. Menon, Dentist
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