Question 1

what causes frequent throat infections?

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Many possibilities: Inadequate therapy, re-exposure or frequent exposure to persons with causative organisms (like schoolteachers), changes in immune function, chronic tonsillar infection, and so on and so on.

Question 2

why do i get throat infections so frequently?

Accepted Answer

Can't answer..: ..Without knowing you.  It could be you have enlarged tonsils that harbor infection.  It could be you have poor sleep/exercise/dietary habits that lead to increased susceptibility.  There are lots of reasons this could be, and they are best discussed with your doctor who knows you.

Question 3

can infection cause a feeling of throat closing?

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Throat closing: Yes it is possible, but in my practice I have noticed that most people who have the sensation of throat closing usually have it as a result of uncontrolled acid reflux disease.

Question 4

what to do if different types of throat infections?

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Throat Infections: Greetings. The treatments for your infections would be determined by what was the cause of these infections. Was it a fungal, viral or bacterial infection? These would be the most common types. To help rid of all infections, drink lots of water, get enough sleep, wash your hands and gargle if you feel a throat infection is present. See your doctor if you feel it's getting worse.

Question 5

what is a throat infection?

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Pharyngitis : Pharyngitis is a throat infection which can be bacterial or viral in nature.

Question 6

how to control throat infection?

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Sore throat: For significant sore throat with swollen tonsils / lymph nodes –  see physician & get a strep throat test/ culture. If you have strep throat, antibiotic therapy is imperative to prevent future complications. Consider tylenol (acetaminophen) or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications. Saltwater gargles: mix 1 tsp salt in 8 oz warm water – gargle several times a day.

Question 7

what to take for a throat infection?

Accepted Answer

Can take a...: Can take a trip to one's primary care doctor's office. Throat symptoms can be from a strep throat infection (antibiotics needed), a cold or influenza (antibiotics usually not used), or from some other cause such as allergies, irritants, or stomach acid reflux. Usually, a person sees the doctor if the sore throat is bothersome, recurrent, or doesn't go away quickly (mainly to look for strep).

Question 8

throat infection not clearing. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: Depending on what treatment has been tried, you should see your doctor if you have treatment failure.

Question 9

is it possible to have no pain with s viral throat infection?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There are many viruses that can cause a common cold. One may have almost no symptoms or could feel miserable.

Question 10

i have read that if you tough strep throat out your body could build up natural immunity. what are the pros and cons of not treating strep throat and likelihood of contracting other infections ? also how likely is it that you would build immunity?

Accepted Answer

Strep: If getting strep at your age, you must still have tonsils. If having 3-4 strep infections per year or if strep interfering with work or personal life, time to consider tonsillectomy. Immunity issue probably not applicable, unless you are immune deficient.

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