I have a sore throat and require relief

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I have had a sore throat and swollen glands for 5 days now and despite rest and drinkinglots of water and also garling salt water after every meal I feel my pain/the symptoms are the same. am i doing the right things to make it go away? How long will it last? I also have red bumps (no white spots) on the back of my throat that are painless. Thanks

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Dr. Mahesh.D ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 7 yrs exp Hyderabad · Accepted Answer

Dr. Mahesh.D

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 7 yrs exp Hyderabad

You are having Pharyngitis. You are doing right things but may need tablets if not subsiding. Also have to Rule out nasal / sinus pathology and allergy.

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