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Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Tips Overcome Symptoms of Sore Throat

Your throat often feel pain when swallowing? It could be that symptoms of strep throat. Although it may seem trivial, if not handled properly can cause complications, such as fever.

Strep throat is caused by the failure of the lymph nodes against bacteria or viruses. One symptom that often occurs is pain in the throat, as early signs of upper respiratory tract infection.
Most cases of strep throat can heal itself, without drugs.
To ease it, do the following tips:
Get plenty of rest
Gargling warm salt water or mouthwash to reduce the pain. To make a salt water solution, mix 1 / 4 teaspoon salt in 1 / 2 cup warm water.
Eat sucking tablets (lozenges). These tablets are useful for reducing symptoms of inflammation and sore throats because it contains antiseptic, ie substances that can kill or stop the growth of germs, especially in the mucous membranes of the mouth and throat.
Drink plenty of water or fruit juice. Drink at least 8 glasses of water per day to keep your throat is dry.

Take painkillers and fever-lowering, such as acetaminophen, if necessary.

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