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What Causes Swelling In Tonsils And Difficulty In Breathing?

A few weeks ago i was having trouble breathing and my tonsils were swollen and i felt like i couldnt breathe so i went to the hospital and they didnt find anything wrong with me but 2 days later i was still having trouble breathing and my tonsils where still swollen and i felt like it was getting worser so i went to the hospital again but they said they didnt find anything wrong with me again but 2 days later the doctor called me and said i had strep throat and prescribed me penicillin vk 500mg i had to take 3 a day for seven days and i finish my medicine 3 days ago but sometimes i get into moments that i cant breathe and my tonsils are still swollen im getting really worried its already guna be more than 3 weeks of my tonsils being
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have swelling in tonsils and difficulty in breathing which is because of upper respiratory tract infection/granular pharyngitis. Swelling of tonsils is because of tonsillitis. I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist once and get it examined. You should take antibiotics along with decongestants. You should avoid hot, sharp and spicy foods. You should take expectorants. You should get blood test , throat swab test done. Steam inhalation is very effective for throat infection. You should take anti inflammatory medication as well. Avoid cold carbonated beverages. You should avoid smoking. Take diet rich in multivitamins.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Swelling In Tonsils And Difficulty In Breathing?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have swelling in tonsils and difficulty in breathing which is because of upper respiratory tract infection/granular pharyngitis. Swelling of tonsils is because of tonsillitis. I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist once and get it examined. You should take antibiotics along with decongestants. You should avoid hot, sharp and spicy foods. You should take expectorants. You should get blood test , throat swab test done. Steam inhalation is very effective for throat infection. You should take anti inflammatory medication as well. Avoid cold carbonated beverages. You should avoid smoking. Take diet rich in multivitamins. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari