Question 1

what is a throat infection?

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

Question 2

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 3

what to take for a throat infection?

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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 4

throat infection not clearing. what should i do?

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

Question 5

throat infection am i still contagious?

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Pharyngitis: Need more info.  What is causing the infection, how long have you had it, are you coughing, what form of contact do you have with people to whom you are concerned about infecting, and so on.  Rephrase question and ask again.  Best.

Question 6

how can you prevent a throat infection?

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Prevent: Stay away from people who are ill with sore throat or other upper respirartory infections. Wash hands well with warm water and soap often during the day.

Question 7

say about flu  and throat infection? ??

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Flu vs strep throat: Flu: fever, sore throat, runny nose, headaches, body aches, cough, thick sputum, facial swelling, insomnia, fatigue, malaise.

Strep throat: fever, sore throat, runny nose, headaches, body aches, cough, thick sputum, facial swelling, insomnia, fatigue, malaise.

Not much difference between those two conditions huh? Guess you may need to get to a doctor to get diagnosed.

Question 8

why can't i yawn with a throat infection?

Accepted Answer

Yawning: You should be able to yawn anytime. It just may hurt you if you yawn with a throat infection due to the pain. Good luck and feel better!

Question 9

had a throat infection.now developed a cough?

Accepted Answer

Cough: Cough after an infection can be from reactive airways or the infection spreading to the lung. See your doctor for proper treatment.

Question 10

what can i do for a painful throat infection?

Accepted Answer

Throat pain: Drink plenty fluids
gargle warm salt water
eat popsicles or sherbert
chloraseptic spray
aspergum
cough drops
tylenol or ibuprofen

see doctor if severe or persistent.

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