A member asked:

Unending cough, swollen throat & lymph nodes, painful to swallow and breathe, coughing up mucous, clear nose. i just want relief so i can sleep =(

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

OTC: There are numerous products that will relieve congestion and reduce pain and coughing to a tolerable minimum. Discuss with your friendly pharmacist.

Answered 11/7/2013

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

? infectious mono: Although tonsils are removed, one can still get sore throat / pharyngitis, swollen glands ; difficulty swallowing, the cough could b a sign of pneumonia / asthma exacerbation affected by a viral infection, fever might be masked by acetaminophen, at this point u want 2 c a physician, as other meds e.g. Steroids, oxygen and antibiotics might be needed.

Answered 11/13/2013

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