Question 1

how can i make my babys sore throat and cough feel better?

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Fluids&Humidificatio: Cough and cold medicines have been found to be ineffective and potentially harmful in young children and infants.

Question 2

sore throat for 5 days and now cough?

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Uri?: Sore throat and cough are symptoms of lots of different ailments. More information is likely needed to make a diagnosis. Could be post nasal drip, acid reflux, common cold, flu, or other illness. See a doctor for evaluation. Good luck!

Question 3

how do i cure a sore throat and cough?

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Soothe cough/: To help soothe a sore throat and cough it is best to stay hydrated and gargle with salt water. You'll also feel better by getting enough rest.

Question 4

can you snort cough and sore throat chews?

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

Question 5

how can i cure a sore throat and cough fast?

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Most types run their: Course.  If you have a significantly sore throat w swollen tonsils / lymph nodes – see your medical provider & get a strep throat test & culture. Saltwater gargles are very helpful. Mix a teaspoon of salt in 8 oz of warm water – gargle with this several times a day. You can gargle with aloe vera juice a couple of times per day. A mixture of chamomile tea with honey & a small amount of lemon juice.

Question 6

i have a sore throat and it whistles and cough?

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Possibly...: The cough and whistling may be from bronchospasm. There are many different causes of bronchospasm including upper airway infection, gerd, post-nasal drip or a combination of factors. Any of these can cause a sore throat. See your doctor for diagnosis and treatment.

Question 7

i'm helping sore throat/cough. what should i do?

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Sore throat/ cough: Otc choloroseptic type sprays/ lozenges. If symptoms worsen-fever, inability to eat/ drink, etc then you need to see a doctor right away.

Question 8

top thing to solve a sore throat and night time cough?

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Remedies: Hydrate well.   Consider using a warm air vaporizer. Mix several tsps of honey into herbal tea  with a squeeze of lemon juice.  Or make tea with 2 tsp of marshmallow root bark per 1cup of hot water (steep in a covered pot for at least 5 minutes).  Drink several times a day or as needed to relieve coughing.   Get streph  test for bad sore throat.Saltwater gargles: mix 1 tsp salt in 8 oz warm water.

Question 9

what medicine can help with a cough and sore throat

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Symptoms: Make sure to quarantine. Rest, hydration, acetaminophen, decongestant, cough med &amp; nasal saline irrigation may help mild symptoms. Your symptoms could be for a variety of reasons (to include COVID 19). Suspicion for COVID 19 is higher if you have at least 2 of these symptoms:  temp of at least 99.6 F (37.5 C), Cough, Shortness of breath, Chills, Shivering, Muscle pain, Headache, Sore throat or new

Question 10

what should you do with a really sore throat and cough?

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Med eval: 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.

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