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I have had a minor sore throat for about two and a half

weeks. The soreness seems to...

I have had a minor sore throat for about two and a half weeks. The soreness seems to be in one generalized area on the right side around the Tonsil area. The soreness followed a minor cold that had all the usual manifestations.... sore throat, productive cough, sinus congestion. The current sore throat appeared about 3 days after the initial cold. No other discernible issues have been noted. Also, I have had no temperature.

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Health Professional: Dr. Gupta, Doctor (MD) replied 10 years ago

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Hi,

Customer:

Hello

MD doc :

I would recommend an ENT evaluation if possible,

Customer:

What is an ENT eval?

MD doc :

Since the persistent symptoms suggest the possibility of a superadded bacterial infection

Customer:

Also what is a "superadded Bacterial infection" and how is it casued?

MD doc :

ENT - means otolaryngologist evaluation (Ear nose throat)

Customer:

What are the possibilities?

MD doc :

While a superadded bacterial infection refers to secondary symptoms that occur after a viral infection leading to persistent symptoms

MD doc :

A persistent post nasal drip,

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Sinusitis

MD doc :

And a superadded bacterial infection are all possible

MD doc :

As is an allergic response to the URI

Customer:

Okay... What is a URI. Also, I have not had any problems with a stuffy nose. It 's still possible to have post nasal drip if there are no other symptoms? Another point that I noticed early on was a very slight tenderness under my right ear.

Customer:

Oh..... URI... Upper Respiratory Infection

MD doc :

URI - Upper respiratory infection

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sorry for the acronyms - we docs love them ;)

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Yes a PND needs to be checked out

Customer:

I guess so:)

Customer:

Is that it?

Customer:

Hello?

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Yes

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Customer:

What about the tenderness under the right ear?

MD doc :

Hmm, again a part and parcel of the same infection

Customer:

I will not be able to make an appointment for 3 weeks as I am currently on a ship.

Customer:

Thanks for the assistance.

MD doc :

most likely a local infection causing a local lymph node enlargement

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