Question 1

what's good for sore throats ?

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Lots of things: Try gargling salt water. Take pain relievers. Suck on lozenges, i like cepacol maximum strength. If it's severe or prongued, see a doctor in case the infection needs treatment.

Question 2

what causes long lasting sore throats?

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Sore throat: If you are having problems with reflux this can cause a chronic sore throat. Stay away from spicy foods, caffeine, and red sauce.  Follow up with your doctor if you are having this problem, you may need further treatment.  Good luck

Question 3

why might someone keep getting sore throats?

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Sore throats : That is hard to assess without more information. Recurrent sore throat‘s can be related to tonsil problems, acid reflux problems, immune system dysfunction, tobacco abuse, secondhand tobacco exposure, dietary intolerances, allergies, and a multitude of other things.To best help you, more information would be needed. Other than that, you should discuss with an ENT surgeon.

Question 4

my throat is dry?

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Dr. can check throat: New throat discomfort 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 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 lozenges and Tylenol or Motrin can temporarily help lessen pain.

Question 5

throat growth inside?

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See your doctor: A new throat growth is definitely concerning.  You should see your doctor (and eventually an ENT - otolaryngologist) so he can perform a complete history and examination on you.  It may be your regular anatomy, an infection, or a cancer.  This is something you don't want to ignore.

Question 6

my throat keep hurting me?

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All the time?: To answer your question responsibly, i woul need more info and to take a look at it. Sorry.

Question 7

pain in right lower throat?

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Tonsils? Canker sore: Many possibilities. Strep throat, tonsillitis, canker sore, viral illness, are all possibilities. You primary care doctor should be able to help.

Question 8

how do i help a sire throat?

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Simple remedies...: Gargle with warm salt water to help reduce swelling and relieve discomfort.
Prevent dehydration. Fluids may help thin secretions and soothe an irritated throat.
Use a vaporizer or humidifier in your bedroom.
Do not smoke or use other tobacco products and avoid secondhand smoke. 
Use nonprescription throat lozenges.

Question 9

there is a itch i my throat?

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Could be...: ...Allergy, infection, foreign body such as a fish bone, dehydration - take your pick.

Question 10

why does my throat feels dry?

Accepted Answer

Lack of saliva: Our mouths become dry when the 3 salivary glands stop secreting. The cause varies from medications, over closed bites(tmj) and any overactivation of your sympathetic nervous system(stress).

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