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What Causes Nasal Congestion And Swollen Lymph Nodes After Treating Strep Throat?

My doctor told me I was a carrier for strep throat and I had a flare up last year, wondering if it reoccurring or if it is just allergies. symptoms: stuffy runny nose, cannot breath through it sore red throat sinus pressure and pressure near my ears swollen lymph nodes headache and slight fever

posted on Sun, 10 Jul 2016

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Sun, 8 Dec 2013 Answered on

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General & Family Physician, Dr. Vasudha's Response

Hi,

All of your symptoms suggest an inflammation (can be a severe allergy or accompanying or flare-up of infection).

You need to get it investigated thoroughly (blood check-up, allergy screening, culture &sensitivity test, imaging investigation if indicated.&the treatment accordingly.

Please consult an ENT specialist &take full advised treatment.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician

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What Causes Nasal Congestion And Swollen Lymph Nodes After Treating Strep Throat?

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