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

severe throat infection remedies ?

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Depends on bug: Throat infection can be due many different organisms, e.g., strep, diphtheria, mono, etc.  Treatment depends on the cause.

Question 4

i have throat infection from 1 day?

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Too early to treat: Its too early to begin aggressive interventional treatment (not to mention expensive). Try fluids, rest and Ibuprofen for three days. If you're no bet
ter by then, see your doctor.

Question 5

how can i treat a throat infection?

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Dr. can check throat: New throat pain can be from a strep throat infection (antibiotics are needed), a cold or influenza (antibiotics usually not used), or from some other cause such as allergies or irritants. Usually, a person sees the doctor if the sore throat is bothersome, recurrent, or doesn't go away quickly (mainly to check for strep throat). Throat lozenges and acetaminophen or ibuprofen can help decrease pain.

Question 6

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 7

throat infection, coughing and dark slime?

Accepted Answer

Dr. can check throat: New throat pain can be from a strep throat infection (antibiotics are needed), a cold or influenza (antibiotics usually not used), or from some other cause such as allergies or irritants. Usually, a person sees the doctor if the sore throat is bothersome, recurrent, or doesn't go away quickly (mainly to check for strep throat). Throat lozenges and acetaminophen can help decrease pain temporarily.

Question 8

having throat infection from last two days?

Accepted Answer

Throat problems.: For significant sore throat with swollen tonsils / lymph nodes –  see physician &amp; get a strep throat test/ culture. If you have Strep Throat, antibiotic therapy is imperative to prevent future complications. Consider Tylenol or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications. Saltwater gargles: Mix 1 tsp salt in 8 oz warm water – gargle several times a day.  Watch for other sx's that could be C/W COVID

Question 9

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 10

how can i tell if i have got a throat infection?

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By Symptoms: By symptoms of throat infection
Sore Throat
Diffculty swaloowing
Fever
White spots on tonsils
Swollen glands in neck
And get checked by your doctor to rule out Strep infection which needs to be treated with antibiotics

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