Question 1

sore throat systoms?

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Get it checked: If you are having sore throat and fever and muscle aches with a cough, it is likely viral.  If not, get examined by a doctor.

Question 2

what helps a sore throat?

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Depends: Knowing the cause of the symptom will direct the type of treatment needed.  For example: a viral upper respiratory infection - otc analgesics; bacterial infection - antibiotics; reflux - reflux dietary changes ± meds.  Recommend medical evaluation to determine cause to dictate treatment.

Question 3

how to soothe a sore throat?

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Try  Tylenol (acetaminophen) orAdvil: Try tylenol (acetaminophen) or advil.

Question 4

what works to soothe a sore throat?

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Tips: 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

what are the causes of perpetual sore throat?

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Sore throat: Some of the more common things that lead to a persistent sore throat include allergies, sinus infection and reflux.  A persistent cold would be unusual, but if you have had back-to-back viral infections, this could explain it, too.  You could have strep throat or tonsillitis.  You could have viral or bacterial pharyngitis.  You could even have tonsillolith or tonsil stones that you can see.

Question 6

sore throat remedy?

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Gargle with salty: Water. See your doc if high fever or trouble swallowing.

Question 7

swollen sore throat?

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I know a number...: ...Of infections that can cause that: strep throat, mono, adenovirus, coxsackie. Your doctor will have a better idea after an examination.

Question 8

remedy for sore throat?

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Sore throat relief: Gargle with salt water. Drink tea with honey. Suck on popsicles. Take something to relieve pain like Acetaminophen or ibuprofen. Lots of chicken soup and tlc. Hope you feel better soon.

Question 9

how to treat a sore throat?

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Sore throat TLC: Gargle with salt water. Drink tea with honey. Suck on popsicles. Take something to relieve pain like Acetaminophen or ibuprofen. Lots of chicken soup and tlc. Hope you feel better soon.

Question 10

can crying cause sore throat?

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Yes it can: Crying can cause a sore throat. However, if the sore throat persists for a long time such as several days then i would look into other possibilities such as a strep throat. If that happens go to your family doctor for evaluation. Best wishes.

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