- Sore throat - Diagnosis treatment - Mayo Clinic
Usually, a sore throat caused by a virus goes away on its own in 5 to 7 days and doesn’t need treatment Antibiotics don't treat a virus To ease pain and fever, many people use acetaminophen (Tylenol, others) or other mild pain relievers
- Sore throat - Symptoms causes - Mayo Clinic
A sore throat is pain or irritation of the throat Swallowing often makes it feel worse The most common cause of a sore throat, also called pharyngitis, is a viral infection, such as a cold or the flu A sore throat from a virus goes away on its own Strep throat, also called a streptococcal infection, is a less common type of sore throat
- Cold remedies: What works, what doesnt, what cant hurt
Soothe a sore throat If you have a sore throat , using a saltwater gargle can relieve it for a while Put 1 4 to 1 2 teaspoon salt in an 8-ounce glass of warm water Children younger than 6 years most likely can't gargle You also can try ice chips, sore throat sprays, lozenges or hard candy
- Strep throat - Diagnosis treatment - Mayo Clinic
If you have strep throat, stay home from work if you can If your child is ill, keep him or her at home until there's no sign of fever, and he or she feels better and has taken an antibiotic for at least 24 hours Drink plenty of water Keeping a sore throat lubricated and moist eases swallowing and helps prevent dehydration Eat soothing foods
- Housecall: Treating your sore throat - Mayo Clinic News Network
A sore throat can be caused by a viral infection or a bacterial infection Depending on the cause, treatment may involve over-the-counter pain medications or prescription antibiotics, and sometimes alternative medicine care may help as well
- Common cold - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
Treatment There's no cure for the common cold Most cases of the common cold get better without treatment within 7 to 10 days But a cough may last a few more days Chicken soup, tea, warm apple juice or other warm liquids can soothe a sore throat and loosen a stuffy nose Honey may help coughs in adults and children who are older than age
- What to do if you get a respiratory infection: A Mayo Clinic physician . . .
Dr Tina Ardon, a family medicine physician at Mayo Clinic, offers tips for managing common viral illnesses and when to seek medical care Recognizing symptoms Flu symptoms include sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, fever, body aches and fatigue These symptoms may overlap with other illnesses, like the common cold, but key differences exist
- Tonsillitis - Symptoms causes - Mayo Clinic
Signs and symptoms of tonsillitis include swollen tonsils, sore throat, difficulty swallowing and tender lymph nodes on the sides of the neck Because appropriate treatment for tonsillitis depends on the cause, it's important to get a prompt and accurate diagnosis Surgery to remove tonsils, once a common procedure to treat tonsillitis, is
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