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What Is The Cause For The Infections In The Throat?

Hi, I have what seems to be tonsillitis right now. And this is something I have suffered from chronically for years. Strep also. For the past year, my room has been in a furnished basement, but there is a mold problem. Could the mold be affecting me and causing the infections in my throat?
Mon, 30 Nov 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of infections in the throat which is leading to sore throat due to bacterial or viral infection. It could be possible that you are having allergic reaction due to mold infection. It is leading to upper respiratory tract infection. I would suggest you to do warm saline gargles 3 to 4 times a day. Take ibuprofen one tablet twice daily. You should avoid spicy food. Visit ENT specialist once and get it examined and start treatment after proper diagnosis. Take soft foods to avoid irritation to the throat. Throat lozanges one every 4 hours is helpful. Drink luke warm water throughout the day as it can provide relief. Milk boiled with a pinch of turmeric taken at bedtime for can be relieving as it has antimicrobial properties.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Is The Cause For The Infections In The Throat?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of infections in the throat which is leading to sore throat due to bacterial or viral infection. It could be possible that you are having allergic reaction due to mold infection. It is leading to upper respiratory tract infection. I would suggest you to do warm saline gargles 3 to 4 times a day. Take ibuprofen one tablet twice daily. You should avoid spicy food. Visit ENT specialist once and get it examined and start treatment after proper diagnosis. Take soft foods to avoid irritation to the throat. Throat lozanges one every 4 hours is helpful. Drink luke warm water throughout the day as it can provide relief. Milk boiled with a pinch of turmeric taken at bedtime for can be relieving as it has antimicrobial properties. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari