Apr
28
Strep Throat Treatment and Tonsillitis
Filed Under ENT Care, Health Care, Treatments
Strep throat is a condition which causes throat infection. It causes dryness of the throat and becomes sore hence resulting to tonsillitis. It is very common in children and adolescents. The advantage is that it is curable by taking antibiotics. Tonsillitis result into a dry cough and itchiness sensation may be felt. To treat sore throat, one should take a lot of liquids like water and fruit juices to moisturize the throat. Warm drinks should also be taken like herbal tea.
Consume a lot of lemon juice or citric acid along with warm water. It is also important to use pain relievers as prescribed by a doctor. The patient should also take a balanced diet and drink a lot of water as this lubricates the mucous membrane. The common symptoms of sore throat are sneezing, dry cough, frequent running nose and some times fever and headache may occur. Oral drugs can be used especially for children who should be given vaccines against strep throat.
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