Effective Methods to Treat Sore Throat
Sore throat is a common symptom often caused by a viral infection such as the common cold or the flu, or by group "A" bacterial infection that leads to strep throat. It is characterized by pain when swallowing and dryness in the throat. Causes include infections, allergies, smoking, exposure to secondhand smoke, and fungal infections when immunity is weakened. To relieve symptoms, it is recommended to drink warm fluids, gargle with salt water, suck on lozenges or ice, and use honey to soothe cough. However, antibiotics are only effective in bacterial cases. Usually, a sore throat heals within a week.
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