Sore throat? Please help me ) thanks!?
Fri, 03/12/2010 - 02:30
Last night I stayed up til about 12:00 coughing! I took cough syrup well this morning woke up with a tight chest. I went to the doctor and got two shots! and now on medicine he gave me called Cipro. What else is there to do? How long will it take to go away? My throat is more a tingling feeling than hurting. Its more of a something ticklin in my throat not hurtin!
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Hi Mags.
A sore throat can have numerous causes including:
1. Common viruses, and even the viruses that cause mononucleosis (mono) and the flu, can cause a sore throat. Some viruses can also produce blisters in the mouth and throat ( stomatitis 2. Breathing through the mouth can produce throat dryness and soreness. 3. Sinus drainage (post nasal drip) may cause a sore throat. 4. A sore throat can also be caused by bacteria. The two most common bacteria to cause a sore throat are Streptococcus (which causes strep throat) and Arcanobacterium haemolyticum. Arcanobacterium causes sore throats chiefly in young adults and is sometimes associated with a fine red rash. 5. Sore throat appearing after treatment with antibiotics, chemotherapy, or other immune-compromising medications may be due to Candida, commonly known as thrush. 6. A sore throat lasting for more than two weeks can be a signal of a serious illness, such as throat cancer or Aids. What Can You Do At Home For Sore Throat?
Generally, sore throats must run their course (exception, strep throat will be addressed below. 1. Salt water gargles, tough candies, sprays for example, Chloraseptic) and lozenges can supply transitority pain relief. (caution: Lozenges and tough sweet are a choking hazard for children. Avoid their use in young children. 2. A humidifier may be helpful in relieving symptoms, especially in sore throats caused by mouth breathing and dry air. 3. Acetaminophen or ibuprofen may help control the hurting. 4. For adults, if your nose is plugged, nasal sprays such as Afrin may be used for two to three days to prevent mouth breathing. It is Not a good idea to use these products for more than a couple of days; you may become dependent on them. 5. Other decongestant products, such as Sudafed, may be helpful. If you have health problems such as heart disease or high blood pressure, contact your health care professional before using these products.
Take Care. Regards.