Question 1

can you snort cough and sore throat chews?

Accepted Answer

No: It doesn't make sense to use something intended for your throat in your nose.

Question 2

sore throat after singing hard?

Accepted Answer

Laryngitis: Boil freshly sliced, peeled ginger root in water until the tea is tan. Add 3 tbsp of honey. Sip to help relieve sore throat pain and to accelerate healing of laryngitis.

Question 3

easy tips to cure a sore throat?

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Sore throat: This will cure itself in time. Have patience. In the interim you can prepare hot tea with lemon and honey and drink this as needed to alleviate symptoms. Good luck.

Question 4

how do i beat a sore throat fast?

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Fast?: 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. Or gargle with aloe vera juice twice a day.

Question 5

how long should a sore throat last?

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Less than a week: Viral sorethoats usually last only 3-5 days at most. Strep throat can last longer without treatment. Should get checked for strep if fever >3 days, body aches, white spots on tonsils, tender glands in neck. Mononucleosis and sorethroat from allergies or acid reflux can last much longer. Should probably get any sorethroat that lasts longer than 10 days checked out.

Question 6

can i swim when i have sore throat?

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Yes, but...: Swimming while having a sore throat may make the throat more sore afterwards, if a person is ill. Also, there are usually other people at a swimming pool. If so, an ill person should avoid contact with them until he is not contagious anymore. Finally, a person can swim when he has a sore throat only if he already knows how to swim!

Question 7

sore throat off and on fir 2 months?

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Sore throat : See an ENT and they will make sure or is something simple like reflux. The will rule out more serious issues with a scope and a complete exam.

Question 8

i woke up with a sore throat, why??

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Post nasal drip: Mostly likely this is due to you having post nasal drip which can irritate the throat.  If this persists or worsens throughout the day follow up with a doctor for an exam.  Also a trial of antihistamines(benadryl, zyrtec, claritin,etc) may help with your post nasal drip.

Question 9

how to help sore throat with no meds?

Accepted Answer

See below: Gargling warm salt water as needed can help.

Question 10

how do you make a sore throat better?

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Remedy: For significant sore throat with swollen tonsils / lymph nodes –  see physician & get a streph throat test. Consider tylenol (acetaminophen) or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications.
Saltwater gargles: mix 1 tsp salt in 8 oz warm water – gargle several times a day. Or gargle with aloe vera juice twice a day.  Add honey & a small amt. Of lemon juice to chamomile tea.
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