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There are many causes of "sore throat" from viral to bacterial to post nasal drip (PND) from Allergies or irritants, and even include symptoms from some tumors. It can be primarily of the throat/tonsil area - or often a nasal infection which causes mucus to run down the back of the throat can cause inflammation (i.e., PND) and a sore throat.
If the sore throat is due to a bacterial infection (usually causes a high fever), you will need to see a physician for an exam to see if antibiotics are needed.
However, the most frequent cause is a viral infection, like the cold or flu. If due to a virus - there is no "cure". Time will resolve the issue as your immune system tackles the invader. However, you can use some treatments to feel better while that immune response is occurring. This is called symptomatic care (treat the symptoms).
For the pain - aspirin (if older than 19 to avoid Reye's syndrome) or another NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflamatory drug) like Tylenol (acetaminophen) and gargling with salty water can relieve the inflammation and pain as well. If you are in significant pain unrelieved by the above suggestions, a local anesthetic, like Chloraseptic sore throat spray, can help, but that is also an indication that it could be bacterial and you should have an exam by your health care professional. For the nasal PND, you might try allergy medicines or a decongestant (ask your pharmacist for suggestions).
See also many more suggestions for getting rid of a sore throat in the related question below.
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∙ 15y agoTake vitamins everyday to build up your immune system and DRINK Orange Juice with Calcium and Vitamin D.
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∙ 15y agoAll I can say is go to the store and get cough strips/medicine, or take a break and rest
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∙ 13y agoCough medicine and calpol. :)
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∙ 13y agocough drops
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How does iodine cure a sore throat?
I have never heard of usin iodine to cure a sore throat, but iodine is an anti-infectant, in other words, it kills germs. Despite the fact that the cold is caused by a virus, a sore throat is often caused by bacteria, and so killing them will get rid of the sore throat. However, if you stop the iodine before they are all dead, your sore throat will get worse.
I was talking and all of a sudden my throat started hurting and i couldn't talk without it hurting now i cant talk at all i think its laryngitis how do i cure it?
First,you should stop talking for a bit, and if it doesn't cure,see a doctor,you may just have a sore throat.
What does pink on agar means?
Sore Throat: Cold, Strep Throat, or Tonsillitis?Got a sore throat? Wonder if your painful sore throat is from a cold, strep throat, ortonsillitis? Here's how to tell.What's the difference between a cold, strep throat, and tonsillitis?A sore throat is often the first sign of a cold. However, a sore throat from a cold often gets better or goes away after the first day or two. Other cold symptomssuch as a runny nose and congestion may follow the sore throat.Strep throat, which is caused by Streptococcus bacteria, is one of the major causes of sore throat and tonsillitis. With strep throat, the sore throat is often more severe and persists. While a cold goes away on its own, strep throat usually requires antibiotics.Tonsillitis is a painful infection of the tonsils, the tissue masses located at the back of the throat.Is a sore throat with a cold caused by a virus or bacteria?Sore throats can be caused by viruses or bacteria. To determine the cause of your sore throat, your doctor may do a strep test. However, there may be some clues. Viral sore throats are often accompanied by other cold symptoms that may include a runny nose, cough, red or watery eyes, and sneezing.Along with a sore throat, what are other cold symptoms?Other cold symptoms include the following:Runny noseSneezingCoughHeadacheNasal congestionFever, which may or may not be present and which is more likely in childrenHow are sore throats with colds treated?While there is no cure for a sore throat caused by a cold virus, to speed healing of your sore throat and cold, be sure to get enough rest. Eating a healthy diet and drinking plenty of fluids can also help speed healing.Can medications relieve symptoms of a sore throat with a cold?Over-the-counter cold medications may relieve cold and sore throat symptoms. However, the benefits of these medications are minimal. Some cold medications include the following:Pain relievers, such as acetaminophen and ibuprofen, to relieve the aches and pains of a cold and sore throat. (Aspirin should not be given to children under the age of 18 because of its link to Reye's syndrome, a disorder that mostly affects children 4 to 12 years old and causes brain damage and death.)Sore throat sprays and lozenges to soothe your throat and numb the throat pain temporarily.Decongestant nasal sprays to relieve a sore throat caused by postnasal drip -- nasal drainage that runs down your throat. (Be sure to stop using nasal decongestant sprays after 3 days, or you may have an increase in congestion when you stop them.)Antibiotics should not be used to treat a cold virus and sore throat. Antibiotics are effective only against bacteria. They will not work on sore throats associated with colds, which are caused by viruses, and may cause future infections to be worse and last longer.
What do you do when you have a sore throat from yelling?
Stop yelling :) Seriously, though, throat lozenges or salt water gargling can help. The sore throat (and the hoarse voice) are caused by rapid and large vibrations in your vocal cords, which causes strain. This usually takes several days to recover your normal voice.
What does it mean if your throat doesnt stop hurting?
You may have a sore throat, it will go away with time and cough drops help the pain. If it does not improve in a week, go to the doctor.
What do you do to help your child stop coughing up phlem?
Tell them to gurgle with salt water or if that doesn't work try throat spray. :)
How can you stop your throat from hurting in one day but not using medicine?
Give honey a try, works very well with sore throats.
Explain An ounce prevention is better than a pound of cure?
If you do a little to prevent the infection, you won't need to do alot to cure it. If you wash your hands, you stop a strep throat infection. But if you don't, you could get the infection, and have to do alot to stop it.
What is a sentence for coughing?
he was coughing from an hour. coughing can result in TB.
When choking can you stop coughing?
No, as it is automatic.
How do you cure a sore tongue... I ate too many cinnamon hearts and now it hurts a lot?
Stop eating them. Drink plenty and time will repair your tongue.
What can stop strep throat?
Strep throat is a bacterial infection that requires diagnosis by a doctor who takes a swab of the throat to culture the bacteria and identify it. The remedy for strep throat is antibiotic treatment. Symptoms of sore throat can be helped by gargle of warm salt water and sipping warm tea with lemon and honey. But unless diagnosed and treated properly strep throat can be very dangerous.
