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What Causes Persistent Throat Infection?

I have had persistent throat infections the Last 4 months the latest experience began today and I had the flue and 2 separate colds one after the other 2 weeks ago. It responded to antibiotics but Keep coming back eventually progressing into the Staten tube which take a couple of months to Clear
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Hello,

* As per my clinical experience, there can be various reasons for persistent or recurrent throat infection are:

- immune deficiency as T and B cell malfunctioning
- inadequately treated previous infections
- drug resistant bacteria
- polymicrobiological origin
- uncontrolled diabetes
- absence of lymphatic tissue or lymph nodes, tonsil
- continuous smoking
- exposure to atmospheric pollen, dust, animal dander causing allergic congestion
- others

* However, cause in your condition needs to be evaluated on clinical grounds and expertise.

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

Take care

Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel
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What Causes Persistent Throat Infection?

Hello, * As per my clinical experience, there can be various reasons for persistent or recurrent throat infection are: - immune deficiency as T and B cell malfunctioning - inadequately treated previous infections - drug resistant bacteria - polymicrobiological origin - uncontrolled diabetes - absence of lymphatic tissue or lymph nodes, tonsil - continuous smoking - exposure to atmospheric pollen, dust, animal dander causing allergic congestion - others * However, cause in your condition needs to be evaluated on clinical grounds and expertise. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel