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What Causes Redness And Soreness In The Throat Despite Taking Claritin-D?

I have had a severe sore throat, swelling, red, white spots off and on. Lymph nodes swollen for about 5 weeks. The first week I had a strep test which came back negative. Last week I went back to dr. and he said maybe allergies? Claritin D. a week later still taking Claritin D, no improvement and pain is so bad I have to take motrin every 6 hours. Hurts to swallow. Exhausted all the time.
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dear may be your suffering from chronic pharyngitis with tonsillitis,antihistamine and decongestant may not sufficient so take tab. amoxillineclavulinate 625 twice a day for 5days. avoid cool drinks and freeze water. use salt water gargling and avoid allergen. still symptoms persisten you need to consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly. I think I answered to your question if you have more questions feel free to ask.

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What Causes Redness And Soreness In The Throat Despite Taking Claritin-D?

hello thank you for trusting HCM dear may be your suffering from chronic pharyngitis with tonsillitis,antihistamine and decongestant may not sufficient so take tab. amoxillineclavulinate 625 twice a day for 5days. avoid cool drinks and freeze water. use salt water gargling and avoid allergen. still symptoms persisten you need to consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly. I think I answered to your question if you have more questions feel free to ask. take care.