Male | 17
What are the Causes and Symptoms of Swelling in Pharynx and Epiglottis?
17 yr old made had viral fever and bacterial infection and then has pain swallowing took moxikind and azithral for it then after few days swelling in pharnyx and epigllotis is visible and is a bit swelled and a bit problem in breathing
General Physician
Answered on 23rd May '24
The person concerned might be manifesting a symptom of a past illness. Swollen pharynx and epiglottis may indicate an underlying infection that demands medical care. I recommend that he/she should instantly see an ENT specialist for advice.
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