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General therapy
Most sore throats go away in a week or so
Increase fluid intake
Good hand washing practice
Extra rest
If painful swallowing, sip warm broth through a straw, suck small pieces of ice (not small enough to choke on!), or eat soft foods like jelly (jello)
Gargle with warm saltwater, once each hour with 1 teaspoon salt per 250 ml (8 ounces) glass of water
Sip mixture after it cools off: hot water mixed with honey and lemon to taste
Suck on hard candy or throat lozenges
Use of a humidifier in bedroom
Stop smoking
Limit talking
Over-the-counter medicine (refer to manufacturer’s recommendations for dosage):
Decongestant – oral or nasal spray
Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs):
Ibuprofen
Naproxen
Aspirin
Acetaminophen
Throat lozenges or cough drops
Alternative Medications
Brewed as teas:
Licorice root
Marshmallow root
Honeysuckle flowers
Barberry
Eucalyptus
Chamomile
Slippery elm
Diet
Increase fluids, such as water, soups, tea, juice and broths
Avoid caffeine and alcohol
Precautions and Avoidances
Avoid sharing drinking glasses, food, eating utensils or towels
Avoid getting mouth near phones or water fountains
Avoid anyone who is not feeling well
When pollution is high, stay indoors
Avoid smoking, using other tobacco products, and secondhand smoke
Use tissue to cough or sneeze into and toss away immediately
If on plane, close the air nozzle above you
Clean phones, remotes, and computer keyboard regularly
Seek medical ATTENTION if
A severe sore throat lasting longer than a week
Breathing or swallowing difficulties
Fever over 38.3 ºC (101 ºF) in babies less than 6 months
Fever over 39.4 ºC (103 ºF) in older children or adults
Tender, swollen neck lymph nodes
White or pus patches on back of throat
Skin rash
Coughing and hoarseness lasting longer than 2 weeks
Saliva or phlegm containing blood
Signs of dehydration, such as: dark sunken eyes, severe weakness, low urine output
You have been around someone who has strep throat
Drooling in a young child
Inability to swallow or drink enough fluids
A sore throat that improves then comes back
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