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Suggest Treatment For Swollen Throat And High Fever

I have had a bad sore throat for three days now. The first two, also fever up to 102, with glands so swollen it felt like a ball in my throat. Today, fever is gone and swelling of glands is down, but I noticed that my tongue was a light green when I looked at my throat, and the pain was hardly touched by two Motrin. I am 67. Is it possible to heal myself, or do I need an antibiotic?
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HI.you are 67 years old with fever and swelling in throat( ?tonsils ?lymphnodes ).Because its third day of the infection and since it is not totally cleared i advice you to take antibiotics on the personal advice of a doctor.Till then go for salt gurgling and voice rest.Take care.
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Suggest Treatment For Swollen Throat And High Fever

HI.you are 67 years old with fever and swelling in throat( ?tonsils ?lymphnodes ).Because its third day of the infection and since it is not totally cleared i advice you to take antibiotics on the personal advice of a doctor.Till then go for salt gurgling and voice rest.Take care.