Can a constantly inflamed tonsil be due to cat allergies, and how do you treat it?Back in June I had an absessed tonsil on my right side. A month after it was drained, it was fine, until I stayed overnight in a house with cats. After a few nights I started to develop a scratchy throat, and then it just became sore. It's clear that my right tonsil (the same one as before - coincidence?) is inflamed and red and swollen. The left side is FINE.
Since then I've been in a serious relationship with a cat owner, and it seems the sore throat/enlarged tonsil is never going away.
Over the course of the past couple months I've seen an Ear, Nose and Throat specialist. He's given me both antibiotics and steroids, which have helped while I was taking them, but the tonsil never fully shrank and as soon as the pills ran out I found myself with a sore throat and inflamed red tonsil on my right side again.
I also have seen an allergist. He says that if it was infected, it would get worse instead of always smoldering at the same level of pain. Allergy sprays like Omnaris and medications like Zyrtec seem to help my throat/tonsil... at least for a while... but there's nothing strong enough to really make me feel normal or get rid of it. He's put me on an allergy shot regimen for cats... but I don't know if he's right about this.
1) Is it true that my tonsil can't be infected, because it would get worse instead of staying at the same level for months?
2) All my drainage is clear - no coloration at all. Does that indicate anything?
3) Is it even POSSIBLE to have a constantly inflamed tonsil due to cat allergies?
4) Any recommendations on how to treat it?
If you can answer ANY of these questions, thank you.
Evan
Ask a doc, if the tonsils are infected or if your having problems specifically to that, cut out those suckers. it will help.
Dew
I would bet it is tonsillitis and not a cat allergy,Usually with cat allergies your eyes will swell and you will sneeze alot.I say the bets bet is to have have your tonsils out,This will solve your problem permanently.
Helpful answer below. Tonsillitis explained | Better Health Channel
Links to information about tonsillitis , including tonsillectomy.
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