How do you get rid of a sore throat?
Sore throats usually last between 1 to 3 days. You can't get rid of the swollen red throat tissues permanently, but you can make it feel better now and then until it is gone.A lot of things that seem to make your throat feel better short term (e.g. hot chocolate, soup, tea, orange juice, popsicle, etc...) actually end up making the pain worse in the long run because they are irritating the tissues, you just can't tell while it is feeling better for a bit.For instance, a long time ago a doctor told me to gargle with water and a tiny bit of hydrogen peroxide in it, assuming it would kill the virus/bacteria and thus lead to a better feeling throat. It does kill stuff, which probably makes the sore throat not last as long, but it doesn't help much with the pain.So, the #1 suggestion is usually gargling several times with water (slightly warmer than room temperature) with a tiny bit of salt in it (just like the dentist tells you to do for inflamed gums) and that is also supposed to sooth the throat tissues. (Not sure how long this lasts pain wise, but you can do this as often as necessary.)The science behind why salt water is supposed to work:When a part of the body is hurt, chemicals are released to dilate the smallest blood vessels in that area. This widening of the vessels functions to increase blood flow which also allows fluid containing infection-fighting cells to leak into the hurt area (we know this as swelling).Salt water rinses reduce swelling through osmosis. As the salt water rinse bathes the swollen tissue there is a much higher concentration of salt than that contained within the tissue itself, it’s time for osmosis to do what it does best (restore balance).Osmosis functions to equalize the concentration of salt on both sides of the tissue cell membrane. Since salt molecules are too large to pass through the permeable membrane, it has no choice but to allow some of the excess fluid to leak out. Less fluid inside the tissue means less pressure. Less pressure means less pain.Other usual things like anti-inflammatory meds (Advil, Aleve etc...) and vitamin C might help the sore throat not last as long, but they won't make it feel better immediately. And of course the more water you drink and the more sleep you get the less you will suffer overall with the sore throat and the nose/chest problems that usually follow it.
How do you cure strep throat or sore throat?
I have had a cold this past week with a caugh, allergies, nasal congestion, and some other stuff and tonight my throat is very scratchy ans sore. It hurts to swallow and things. I think this is strep throat or a very sore throat. The thing is. I can't go to the doctor tommarow because if i miss anymore school, I will be held back. So I need a good home-made way to cure strep throat or a sore throat. I have some antibiotics, but I have been taking dimetap. Should I take the antibiotics instead? Is this even strep throat because it deffinately feels like it? How can i cure it without going to a doctor. I hahve antibiotics that i got for nasal congestion but i dont know if that will help my throat?? what can i do?? HELP!!!!
How to cure strep throat.?
Strep. Throat Home Remedies (Mayo Clinic) 1) Get plenty of rest. Sleep helps your body fight infection. 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. 2) Drink plenty of water. Keeping a sore throat lubricated and moist eases swallowing. Drinking plenty of water also helps prevent dehydration. 3) Eat soothing foods. Foods that are easy on a sore throat include broths, soups, applesauce, cooked cereal, mashed potatoes, soft fruits, yogurt and soft-cooked eggs. You may even want to puree foods in the blender to make them easier to swallow. Very cold foods such as sherbet, frozen yogurt or frozen fruit pops also may be soothing. Avoid spicy foods or acidic foods such as orange juice. 4) Gargle with warm salt water. For older children and adults, gargling several times a day can help relieve throat pain. Mix 1/4 teaspoon (1.2 milliliters) of table salt in 8 ounces (237 milliliters) of warm water. Be sure to tell your child to spit out the liquid after gargling. 5) Use a humidifier. Adding moisture to the air can help ease discomfort. Moisture keeps mucous membranes in your throat from becoming dry and even more irritated. Choose a cool-mist humidifier and clean it daily, because bacteria and molds can flourish in some humidifiers. Saline nasal sprays also help to keep mucous membranes moist. 6) Stay away from irritants. Cigarette smoke can irritate a sore throat and increase the likelihood of infections such as tonsillitis. In addition, avoid fumes from paint or cleaning products, which can be irritating to your throat and lungs.
Whats the difference between a strep throat and a sore throat?
A strep throat is caused by the bacteria streptococcus ( which normally causes tonsillitis) - and it certainly makes your throat sore. Most sore throats are caused by viral infections. If you have a strep throat usually you can see spots of white pus on the back of the throat (lovely hey?). You will generally have larger swollen glands (lymph nodes than with a viral infection). One viral infection which looks and feels most like strep throat is infectious mono (glandular fever/ebstien barr virus) but the pus is more like a thick coating than spots. Hope you feel better soon. Try some gargling but if you have the white stuff there best get off to see your doctor.
What are the symptoms of strep throat?
Sore throat, hard to swallow.
Can Sunny-D help strep throat?
Sunny D is just a sugary drink. It has no real nutritional value. Drinks like that use citric acid and dub it "vitamin C". If you have strep I imagine that you have a very, very sore throat and I wouldn't recommend acid on that anyway. You want to get antibiotics and gargle with warm salt-water. You might also want to ask the doctor for medicine for the cough. One time I had a very severe cough when I had some sort of infection in my ears and sinuses, and this cough made me almost gag. the doctor gave me a prescribed medicine called benzonatate, which is better for a bad cough than simple robitussin. As for the assumed pain in your throat, you can take advil and tylenol at the same time and it does wonders.
What are some home remedies for strep throat?
Strep throat is like a contagious disease that can also be called streptococcal pharyngitis. Strep throat is basically an infection of the throat. The main reason of this is bacterium known as group a Streptococcus. We are listing top 10 home remedies for Strep throat in this article. Strep throat affects the pharynx, tonsils and larynx. Before reading about home remedies you should know about the symptoms of Strep throat so that you can do proper care.Common symptoms of Strep throatWhite Patches on the ThroatReddening of the TonsilsSore ThroatFeverDifficulty SwallowingStomach AcheLoss of AppetiteVomitingRed spots and Rashes on the SkinStrep throat is mainly affects to the children. Strep throat generally occurs during the winter months. There are several antibiotics are available for this but the given effective home remedies can also help to treat the strep throat.1) Cayenne for Strep ThroatCayenne is another excellent home remedy to treat the strep throat. It contains anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties that help to reduce inflammation and growth of the bacteria of strep throat. It also help to control the infection caused for strep throat.Take half teaspoon of cayenne powder, one tablespoon of honey and three teaspoon garlic clovesMix these entire well and prepare the mixtureConsume one teaspoon of this mixture several times in dayPlease keep in mind that you do not drink water immediately after taking this mixtureRead More > Top 10 Natural Home Remedies for Strep Throat
Why is this strep throat so freaking hard to get rid of?!? (kind of long, sorry)?
Strep is not a virus, only a bacteria. A sore throat can be caused by many things, including various viruses, fungus and bacteria. But since you had a culture done, and it was positive, you definitely have the *bacterial strep infection*. Typically, pennicillin is the drug of choice for this. However, Zythromax and Clindamycin are also used for people with amoxicillin allergies. Augmentin is Amoxicillin with an added ingredient to help make it more effective for penicillin resistant germs. Sometimes to effectively get rid of an infection, you will need to take two antibiotics at the same time to completely wipe it out. When your doc does the culture, they can test the strep to see which antibiotic will be most effective for it. If you have had no improvement after taking this new antibiotic for 48 hours, you need to go back to your doc to get something else. You should see a reduction in the white spots as well as reduced fever and chills. Because the bacteria is a very tenacious one, it is very easy to reinfect yourself. You could have picked it up from where you put your toothbrush. Even if you changed your tooth brush, you still put the new one right where the old one went. (It's human nature to put stuff where it goes) You can prevent re-infection by doing a thorough cleaning. Careful with the NyQuil and Day Quil as they both contain acetominaphin (Tylenol) which can harm your liver if too much is ingested. I find Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) to be a more effective pain reliever. Chloraseptic spray is also good, as is gargling with very salty warm water.
Can strep throat be cured naturally?
Yes, but….Gargling salt water helps your body to fight most sore throats whether Strep, other bacteria, virus or irritant. With no treatment at all most Strep throats will fully resolve with no lasting effect.The reason we fuss about GABHS, a particular strain of Strep, is that a small portion of these throat infections progress to rheumatic fever possibly causing permanent damage to valves in the heart. It is not worth the risk. By all means, skip unnecessary antibiotics, but do treat GABHS with an appropriate antibiotic.