Simple Tips for Soothing a Sore Throat

Got a sore throat? It's not uncommon this time of year. Most sore throats are caused by a viral infection and accompany a cold or the flu. The sore throat caused by a virus usually goes away on its own after about a week.

Occasionally, a sore throat is caused by a bacterial infection -- usually strep (streptococcal).

Strep throat may cause a painful throat, swollen lymph glands, fever or headaches, but usually doesn't cause the cough, congestion or hoarseness of viral infections. Strep throat requires antibiotics. Your doctor can determine if you have a viral or a bacterial infection by swabbing the back of your throat and culturing the cells for bacteria.

Here are tips from the Mayo Clinic offering self-care advice for easing sore throat pain:

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also see-> Natural Flu Remedies | Sore Throat Remedies

 

Other Web Sites of Interest:

Sore Throat Folk Remedies

Medical Encyclopedia - Sore Throat