Sore Throat
My sore throats, you know, are always worse than anybody’s - Jane Austen
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Most sore throats result from viral infections, usually colds, but possibly influenza. In children or adults who were not immunized, the measles, chickenpox or whooping cough can cause a sore throat. Sometimes, a canker sore or fever blister forms in the throat, causing intense pain upon swallowing...
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Sore throat is a common complaint in the emergency department and outpatient clinic setting. “Strep throat” caused by Streptococcus pyogenes accounts for just 5%-15% of all adult pharyngitis and tonsillitis. Most cases are caused by viruses, yet more than 75% of adult patients receive antibiotics.
Tea, Honey And Lemon: Does This Classic Trifecta Actually Help A Sore Throat?
I think I'm coming down with something. Usually that means I prepare a mug of tea, add a spoonful of honey kept solely for such occasions, and add a dash of lemon juice. This elixir, I've been told, will soothe my sore throat and coax my raspy voice back to normalcy. But does it actually work?
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The Telltale Signs of Sore Throat Danger
Sore throat is a symptom, not a disease. In each case, there was a different cause that dictated a different treatment. The scratchy throat probably was a mechanical problem caused by dry, heated winter air and aggravated by my friend's tendency to breathe through her mouth when she sleeps. The very painful throat, on the other hand, turned out to be an infection serious enough to warrant a visit to the doctor.
10 Ways to Soothe a Sore Throat
A sore throat can be the first sign of a cold, a side effect of strained vocal cords, or an indication of something more serious (like strep throat). Regardless of the cause, your immediate concern when soreness strikes is how to get relief, fast.
16 Best Sore Throat Remedies to Make You Feel Better Fast, According to Doctors
Sore throat symptoms can be rough. Your saliva goes down like sandpaper, every cough makes you wince, and the only thing you can think about is making that lump in the back of your throat go away. But to ease the pain, you need to understand what’s causing your sore throat in the first place: dry air, smoking, acid reflux, viral infections like the flu or common cold, and bacterial infections like strep can all lead to a sore throat.
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Problems with the mouth or throat...
ENT Health
Infections from viruses or bacteria are the main cause of sore throats, but allergies and sinus infections can also contribute. Some sore throats are worse than others. If you have a sore throat that lasts for more than five to ten days, you should see your doctor.
ENT UK
Conditions of the throat.
DoctorOz
Have you ever suffered from a sore throat? One that lasts just one day, or that causes you ongoing pain? Sore throat pain comes in all types and severity — and there are a variety of causes which may be contributing. I see many patients who complain of throat pain. Sometimes the diagnosis and treatment is relatively simple and straight forward — for others it may be more complex.
MayoClinic
The most common cause of a sore throat is a viral infection, such as a cold or the flu. A sore throat caused by a virus resolves on its own with at-home care. Strep throat (streptococcal infection), a less common type of sore throat caused by bacteria, requires additional treatment with antibiotic drugs to prevent complications. Other less common causes of sore throat may require more complex treatment.
MedicineNet
Pain in the throat may be caused by a variety of inflammations of the larynx, pharynx, or tonsils. Throat soreness is typically associated with painful swallowing. Inflammation of the pharynx (pharyngitis) is the most common form of sore throat and is usually from virus infection.
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