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Throat swab test
My grandma has throat infection. She finds it difficult to swallow food. We did a self test. Kindly help to understand the results. Thanks. Attached is the report. She is 80 years old.
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If swallowing difficulty then immediately show ENT for complete examination and differentiation between esophageal cause or laryngeal cause
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Noramal report. Not isolated any organism. Consult
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Please consult an ENT for examination.
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Report is normal
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Dr. Jaimini Thakkar
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
6 yrs exp
Anand
Report is normal
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Dr. Surapaneni Sai Poojyata
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
4 yrs exp
Bangalore
According to the report there are some pus cells but no bacteria were found
She needs throat examination for further management
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Dr. Avinav
Head and Neck Surgeon
11 yrs exp
Shimla
The report is normal. You should get a Laryngoscopy done for her if she is having difficulty swallowing.
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