SORE THROAT

Sore throat is any feeling of pain, irritation or scratchy sensation in the throat. The pain often worsen with swallowing or coughing.

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The most common cause of a sore throat is by viral infection, such as cold or the flu. It could also be caused by bacteria such as staphylococcus. Allergies, irritants, dryness of the throat, HIV infection, can also cause a sore throat. However, sore throat caused by a viral infection eases off by itself in few days.

The symptoms of sore throat may vary, depending on the cause, but common symptoms includes

• pain and/or scratchy sensation in the throat
• pain that worsens with swallowing or talking
• Difficulty in swallowing
• Cough
• Hoarse or muffled voice

Home remedies for sore throat treatment include

• Drink plenty of liquid and get lot of rest.
• warm salt water gargling to ease the pain.
• Suck on lozenges
• Avoid smoking, second hand and third hand smoke
• Take pain relief medication

Seek medical help, if;

• A sore throat is severe or last more than a week
• There is difficulty in breathing
• There is frequently recurring sore throat
• There is high fever
• There is lump in the neck.

The best way to prevent sore throat is to avoid germs that causes them and also, practice good hygiene.

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