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Why does a throat infection persist even with medication?

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Hello doctor,

I got a heavy cold last month, and since then, I have developed some problems with my throat.I consulted an ENT specialist who detected pharyngitis. Medicine is going on. But the throat problems are still existing. The problems are: 1. There is a jam in the throat. 2. Difficulty swallowing. 3. Feeling a heavy thing inside my throat getting stuck.
Answered by Dr. Shyam Kalyan N

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Dr. Shyam Kalyan N is an Allergy Specialist and ENT Specialist with more than eleven years of clinical experience. He completed his MBBS at the Madras Medical College, DLO at the KLE University, and DNB at the National Board of Examinations. He has acquired AASC degree in the field of Allergology and DOHNS-A from Royal College of Surgeons, England. He has done enormous research in the field of Allergic Rhinitis & Sinusitis. He has presented work papers at various national and international conferences and won many accolades. He deals with the surgical and medical management of head and neck conditions. He loves his work tremendously and makes sure that he gives the best care to his patients. He is versed with the recent advances in his field and provides the latest treatment protocol to patients. He is conversant in six languages. His patients, colleagues, seniors, and mentors have loved him enormously in his previous roles. Currently practicing in PSG Hospitals, Peelamedu, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.

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Hi,

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I understand your concern. We need a laryngoscopy to rule out any lump or growth inside the throat. Most often, it will just be a manifestation of reflux. Finish the current course of antibiotics and then start on a proton pump inhibitor tablet to be taken twice daily before meals. Couple it with an antacid syrup to be taken after meals. Adhere to some lifestyle and dietary changes and take precautions. Please write back to us if you need more details regarding any of these. In the query, please attach your previous prescription medication list so that we know what has yet to work for you. In addition, please upload a picture of an open mouth showing details of the posterior pharyngeal wall. Sinusitis also can lead to symptoms like those in you. Sinusitis additionally will produce headache, nose block, running nose, post-nasal drip, etc. Do let us know if you suffer from any of these also.

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Published At November 24, 2022
Reviewed At June 13, 2024

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Shyam Kalyan N is an Allergy Specialist and ENT Specialist with more than eleven years of clinical experience. He completed his MBBS at the Madras Medical College, DLO at the KLE University, and DNB at the National Board of Examinations. He has acquired AASC degree in the field of Allergology and DOHNS-A from Royal College of Surgeons, England. He has done enormous research in the field of Allergic Rhinitis & Sinusitis. He has presented work papers at various national and international conferences and won many accolades. He deals with the surgical and medical management of head and neck conditions. He loves his work tremendously and makes sure that he gives the best care to his patients. He is versed with the recent advances in his field and provides the latest treatment protocol to patients. He is conversant in six languages. His patients, colleagues, seniors, and mentors have loved him enormously in his previous roles. Currently practicing in PSG Hospitals, Peelamedu, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Shyam Kalyan N is an Allergy Specialist and ENT Specialist with more than eleven years of clinical experience. He completed his MBBS at the Madras Medical College, DLO at the KLE University, and DNB at the National Board of Examinations. He has acquired AASC degree in the field of Allergology and DOHNS-A from Royal College of Surgeons, England. He has done enormous research in the field of Allergic Rhinitis & Sinusitis. He has presented work papers at various national and international conferences and won many accolades. He deals with the surgical and medical management of head and neck conditions. He loves his work tremendously and makes sure that he gives the best care to his patients. He is versed with the recent advances in his field and provides the latest treatment protocol to patients. He is conversant in six languages. His patients, colleagues, seniors, and mentors have loved him enormously in his previous roles. Currently practicing in PSG Hospitals, Peelamedu, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.

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