Swelling and discomfort on both sides of the throat may be caused by chronic pharyngitis, enlarged tonsils and pharyngeal cysts, which can be treated with medication or surgery as prescribed by the doctor. 1. Chronic pharyngitis: the main symptoms of chronic pharyngitis are pharyngeal discomfort, foreign body sensation, etc., which may also be accompanied by pharyngeal burning sensation, dryness and other symptoms, so the swelling of both sides of the throat may be caused by chronic pharyngitis. Patients can use compound borax gargle, furacilin solution, peppermint throat tablets and other drugs under the guidance of the doctor for treatment. 2. Enlarged tonsils: When the patient’s tonsils are enlarged to a more serious degree, the tonsils may exceed the arch of the pharynx and palate, blocking the pharynx, and the discomfort of swelling on both sides of the throat, so the discomfort of swelling on both sides of the throat may be caused by enlarged tonsils. It can be treated with medication or surgery. 3. Pharyngeal cysts: The main symptoms of pharyngeal cysts include foreign body sensation in the throat, hoarseness, and unclear pronunciation, etc. When the cysts are large, they may cause symptoms of dyspnea, so the discomfort of swelling on both sides of the throat may be caused by pharyngeal cysts. Patients should go to the hospital in time, and the cyst can be removed by surgery. There are other possibilities for swelling discomfort on both sides of the throat, such as tumors, which should be promptly consulted by the doctor to clarify the cause and give targeted treatment.
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