A 24-year-old male asked:
I have a cough but nothing comes up, feel mucus in my throat, ear ache/pressure , swollen tonsils. No congestion or runny nose or sore throat. Help ?
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Dr. Mandakini Patel answered
40 years experience in Pediatrics
Sore throat: Try salt water gargles. But if you have pus over your enlarged tonsils you need to see your doctor to rule out strep throat, try a decongestant for ear pressure.
Answered on Jul 13, 2013
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