Question 1

what is the best thing to use to take care of a sore throat etc?

Accepted Answer

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. Or gargle with aloe vera juice twice a day.

Question 2

i have a sore throat! what's the best thing to get rid of it asap?

Accepted Answer

Won't fix faster: 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 3

help i have a sore throat! what's the best thing to get rid of it asap?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor ASAP: Impossible to diagnose with so little info and no ability to examine you. Go see your physician or dentist right away for help figuring out what is going on and how to treat it.

Question 4

whats the best thing to take for a sore throat it hurts so bad to swallow?

Accepted Answer

Sore throat: Garggle with salt and water, tea with honey helps, if it continues see your doctor you may have an infection.

Question 5

i have a sore throat and difficulty swallowing what's the best thing to do?

Accepted Answer

Supportive care: Supportive care for a sore throat would generally consist of using over the counter pain relievers such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen (available in tablets or liquid form-check the children's section) and cool soft fluids and foods.  Prolonged or progressive symptoms should be evaluated in a medical facility (primary care provider).

Question 6

hello whats the best thing to do soothe a extremely sore covid sore throat and hoarse cough very hard to sleep due to the pain in my throat?

Accepted Answer

: Do you have Mucinex in New Zealand? It worked well for us in our household in the U.S.
https://www.mucinex.com/

Question 7

what's the best for sore throat?

Accepted Answer

Doctor can check: 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 Tylenol (acetaminophen) or Motrin can help decrease throat pain.

Question 8

what is the best way to soothe a sore throat?

Accepted Answer

Salt water gargles: Gargle with salt water, nsaids such as motrin, and treat the underlying cause.  See your doctor.

Question 9

what are the best remedies for a sore throat?

Accepted Answer

Sore throat: For significantly sore throat w swollen tonsils / lymph nodes – see physician &amp; get a strep throat test &amp; culture. Antibiotics are imperative for Strep Throat.  Try saltwater gargles. Mix tsp of salt in 8 oz of warm water – gargle w this several times/day. You can gargle w Aloe Vera juice a couple of times per day. A mix of chamomile tea w honey &amp; a small amt of lemon juice helps.

Question 10

what are the best throat drops for sore throat?

Accepted Answer

I can't tell you the: 'best'. Slippery elm bark lozenges are a good option.

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