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I have been sick since nov. 23. half way through my second round of antibiotics and no better. in addition to a sore throat i now have a very tender lump on the side/middle of throat. how long to wait to see doctor again?
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See ENT: I recommend that you consult an ENT. What you have is not a common throat infection and thus an ENT consult is warranted.
Answered 1/7/2016
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See answer: Not enough information to give specific advice, but It's likely that the antibiotic didn't help because you've had an upper respiratory viral illness(common cold),perhaps several colds in a row. Antibiotics won't help a viral condition. They only work on bacterial illnesses. Speak with your physician for advice. An online consultation at Health Tap may be helpful. See: http://bit.ly/1K0wTl4
Answered 1/9/2016
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