Conversation: The conversation between human and AI assistant.
[|Human|] My husband has Cll/lymphoma for 3 years. He went thru chemo first year and has been doing ok, He had a cold for about a week and the severe sore throat has lingered. His tonsils look very red. Is this a reason for concern and should his oncologist be contacted? He is 62 yrs.
[|AI|]  Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. Chemotherapy causes immunosuppression. So if a person is on chemotherapy, he is at higher risk of infection. And Upper Respiratory Tract Infection (URI) is very common as it is the vulnerable and easily infected site. So he is having URI, post chemotherapy. Better to follow these steps. 1.  Chat Doctor.  2. Avoid oily and spicy food. 3. Warm water gargles 5 - 6 times a day. 4. Caroline group of antibiotic. 5. Antihistamine and anti-inflammatory