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Can i tell me how i can stop a soar throat from getting worse.?

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Not Difficult: The simple ways are: 1) get an over the counter sore throat medication. 2) gargle with Peridex (chlorhexidine gluconate) (rx from a dentist). 3) a very old remedy is to gargle with peroxide. * in addition, keep your throat warm with a scarf and take an aspirin.

Answered 11/28/2017

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Dr. Nazhat Sharma answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Sore throat: Age old remedy is to gargle with warm water and salt. Keep your throat protected with a scarf. Take vitamin c or orange juice. Drink hot fluids. If it is a viral infection it will take its course of 7 to ten days. If a bacterial infection you will need to see a doctor to prescribe you an antibiotic. Drink plenty of fluids. Avoid eating spicy foods. Stay warm. If condition gets worse find dr.

Answered 1/4/2015

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

To do's:: For significantly sore throat w swollen tonsils / lymph nodes – see physician ; get a strep throat test ; 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 ; a small amt of lemon juice helps.

Answered 6/23/2014

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