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What Causes Pus Pockets In The Throat?

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Posted on Mon, 8 Aug 2016
Question: I get pus pockets in my thoart I have seen an ent she said not to worry but Iam very concened please give me some advice Iam 77yrs old female YYYY@YYYY
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Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Gurgling with lukewarm water should provide relief.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.

I have gone through your query and understand your concerns. Most often the throat infections are either due to certain viral infections like Epstein Barr virus, or bacteria like Streptococcus. None of them need to be treated with antibiotics and irrespective of use of antibiotics, it usually takes 5-7 days for recovery. All you need to do is to gurgle with lukewarm water multiple times a day. Nothing else needs to be done.

Hope that helps.

Regards
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What Causes Pus Pockets In The Throat?

Brief Answer: Gurgling with lukewarm water should provide relief. Detailed Answer: Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic. I have gone through your query and understand your concerns. Most often the throat infections are either due to certain viral infections like Epstein Barr virus, or bacteria like Streptococcus. None of them need to be treated with antibiotics and irrespective of use of antibiotics, it usually takes 5-7 days for recovery. All you need to do is to gurgle with lukewarm water multiple times a day. Nothing else needs to be done. Hope that helps. Regards