How can you get rid of a sore throat that has been there for weeks?
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Make sure that the Sore throat is not caused by some other source than your usaul cough and flu.\n\n\n\nfor example make sure it is not a STD of some sort.\nYour Doctor is best to ask of course.
442474
To kill germs in your throat, mix salt into a glass of warm water so that the mixture is quite salty, and gargle the solution. Do this at least a few times a day. Works for me if I do it often enough.\n\nIf it does come on, taking paracetemol will help the symptoms.
622210
Actually you have an infection.  That's what puss is.  If your throat or tonsils are coated with "white stuff" or "puss" then you more than likely have strep throat which requires antibiotics right away.  That will get rid of the infection.
614212
A mild sore throat associated with cold or flu symptoms can be made more comfortable with the following remedies: \n\nIncrease your liquid intake. \n\nWarm tea with honey is a favorite home remedy. \n\nUse a steamer or humidifier in your bedroom. \n\nGargle with warm salt water several times daily: ¼ tsp. salt to ½ cup water. \n\nTake over-the-counter pain relievers such as acetaminophen (Tylenol Sore Throat®, Tempra®) or ibuprofen (Motrin IB®, Advil®).\n\nI hope that helps.
1125878
I just got over a really bad sore throat this past weekend. This is what you do:\n1) Drink lots of cool water.\n2) Eat lots of popsicles to soothe the extreme pain of swallowing.\n3) Get lots of rest.\n\nMy doctor told me (over the phone) my sore throat, hoarse voice, and fever was due to a virus and not a bacteria. Therefore, antibiotics would be no use. He went on to say that the body is very good at fighting viral infections if the body has what it needs to do the job. What it needs are lots of fluids and rest. It worked for me. I got sick last Friday and was able to go to work on Monday. This sore throat was the worst one I've had in my life.\n\nGo luck.
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Could be as simple as a virus. Does it feel sore?\nIt could also be tonsilitis. These (tonsils) can be a common problem and it is not uncommon for them to be removed. \nYou should see a physician. He or she will take a culture to see if it is a bacterial infection (Strep throat).\nIt is best to get problems that don't go away checked out. In most cases it is something simple and harmless. But if it is serious you won't know unless you see a doctor.
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The best treatment is; see a Doctor.\n\n But if you mean a home remedy, there are many. I personally take tylenol every 4-6 hours to keep my fever down ,a multi-vitamin, extra vitamin C, eat only soft foods to avoid scatching my throat worse (and to make swallowing easier), I gargle with peroxide (of coarse I do not swallow it), and I warm 'Vicks' in the microwave until it's barely clear (makes it more spreadable) and with two Q-Tips taped together (over lapping a tip on each)I dip the long Q-Tip in the 'Vicks' (touch it to my lip to make sure it's not too hot) I get a bunch on the swab and swab my tonsil area. After doing this i do not swallow for atleast 5 minutes,  within about 15 minutes I get so much relief in my throat that if I couldn't swallow, I can then. I every hour suck on a popcicle or a half a cup of ice etc. to keep the swelling down in my throat. I peroxide and Vicks my throat every 8 hours. Normally in a couple of days, I'm well. It's and 'ole time remedy' and I've been doing this for 30 years and so has the rest of my family.\n Now, if you do this, that's your choice but I'm sure you knew the 'NORMAL ADVICE, Go to the Doctor'!!, right.? So for all you 'Do Gooders', "going to the Doctor has been discussed and as for what my family and I do, it's 'NUNYA', (breaking it down for ya, NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS) so your advice on what I do save it for someone who wants to hear what you have to say!!!
726407
Gargle with salt water!?  I've always heard that it takes an antibiotic to get rid of strep throat.  I have also heard you can catch it back from your own toothbrush!  OR you could have caught the flu because your resistance was down.  If so, you'll have to hang in there for a week or so.  Good Luck!
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Easing the pain of a sore throat\n\n    * Take acetaminophen, ibuprofen or naproxen.\n    * Gargle with warm salt water (1 teaspoon of salt per glass of water).\n    * Suck on throat lozenges or hard candy.\n    * Suck on flavored frozen desserts (such as Popsicles).\n    * Use a humidifier in your bedroom or other rooms you spend lots of time in.\n    * Drink lots of liquids.
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Sometimes Strep can hang around for a LONG time.  My friends family all had it for about 3 months.  for some reason the antibiotice they were on weren't doing the trick.  it kept coming back.  \n\ngo to the doctor again if you still have the sore throat.  It may still be strep.  Good luck.
21078
Quit kissing strange boys, you don't know where they've been!\n\nBeyond that...make a point to get lots of rest...if its tough to sleep because of the symptoms...treat them...I recommend Nyquil at night....then Dayquil during the day (it won't knock you out).\n\nDrink lots of water, some juices are good. \n\nMy father always suggested hot tadi's:\n\nHot Tea with brandy and honey\n\n....I don't think this helps really, but it will make your throat feel better, and you may, at the least, care less about being sick after a few. \n\nIf it lasts more than 7-10 days...see a Dr. \n\nHope ya get to feelin' better :)
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NyQuil is meant to put you to sleep, DayQuil will keep you up.\n\nThe best way to get rid of a cold is to take vitamins, get lots of vitamin C and sleep as much as possible. Rest is important. \n\nYour sore throat is caused by (brace yourself, it's gross) snot running down the back of your throat and causing irritation. You need to blow your nose lots. To soothe it try a medicated lozenge. Some of them even have a numbing chemical in them. Talk to the pharmacist for recommendations I also find hot drinks work better than cold for easing a sore throat. Break out the hot chocolate and get well soon!
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Strep throat will go away in 3 to 7 days with or without treatment. However, strep throat is still treated with antibiotics even if they do not speed recovery. Antibiotics kill the strep bacteria, shorten the time you are contagious, and reduce the risk of complications, such as the infection spreading to other parts of your body. Drink plenty of fluids and increase humidity (moisture in the air) in your home to help keep your throat moist. Herbal teas formulated for colds may help relieve symptoms. \nTake nonprescription medications to relieve a painful sore throat and reduce fever.
74594
You can gargle with hot salt water.  this will help heal your throat, but it doesn't taste very good.  You can also drink hot tea with honey in it.  this usually helps me.
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If this is a recurring and chronic problem then I would consult your doctor as it may be prudent to remove them.  If this is an occasional occurrance then it may just be an infection whch could be treated by antibiotics.  Either way, see your doctor. It may just be strep throat.
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This may be the start of a cold...Usually what a sore throat means for me. Go out and get Zicam throat lozengers. They will sooth your throat and contain zinc to help you from either getting a cold altogether or shortening the duration. Airborne is also a good product, but it more for colds. It's a tablet that dissolves in water like Alka-Seltzer and contains all kinds of vitamins & herbs to help shorten cold.\n\nHope this helps,\n\nMax
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Increase your liquid intake and make sure your house is humidified properly.\nGargle with warm salt water (¼ teaspoon salt to ½ cup water) several times a day.\nDrink a glass of hot water with 1 teaspoon lemon juice and some honey. You'll feel better instantly. You can also drink a chamomile tea with lemon and honey added.\nCut a lemon into 2 pieces. Take one piece and put some salt and black pepper on it, press with a knife so that salt-pepper penetrate into the lime. Put the lemon on heat to make it warm. Slowly lick this lemon squeezing it until no juice remains. Do it 2-3 times a day.\nChives and scallions are helpful for a sore throat when simmered in water for 5 minutes. Drink as a tea.\nFigs, beets are beneficial in sore throat.\nEat garlic. Garlic is an anti-septic and good for many conditions.\nTake over-the-self pain relievers such as ibuprofen (Motrin IB®, Advil®).\nuse commonsense hygeine.