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How Can Sore Throat And Earache Be Treated?

received antibiotics today for a sore throat. My throat has been sore for 3 days and was on one side. Hurts to swallow and constant pain in one ear. Doctor said it wasn t an ear infection with swelling around my tonsils. At the moment I am unable to sleep as it feels that my airway is closing off. There is no flem, Tried gurgling with salt water with no results.
Thu, 25 May 2017
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Hello, my name is Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi. I understand your concern. Some advices that I can give to you are :
-Rest,get plenty of sleep.
-Provide adequate fluids.
-Provide comforting foods and beverage. Warm liquids — broth, caffeine-free tea or warm water with honey — and cold treats like ice pops can soothe a sore throat.
-Prepare a saltwater gargle.
-Humidify the air. Use a cool-air humidifier to eliminate dry air that may further irritate a sore throat.
-Take lozenges.
-Avoid irritants. Keep your home free from cigarette smoke and cleaning products that can irritate the throat.
-Treat pain and fever,use ibuprofen or acetaminophen to minimize throat pain and control fever.
-complete the course of antibiotics for 10 days.
Hope my answer was helpful, if you have any other questions I'll be glad to help, thanks!
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How Can Sore Throat And Earache Be Treated?

Hello, my name is Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi. I understand your concern. Some advices that I can give to you are : -Rest,get plenty of sleep. -Provide adequate fluids. -Provide comforting foods and beverage. Warm liquids — broth, caffeine-free tea or warm water with honey — and cold treats like ice pops can soothe a sore throat. -Prepare a saltwater gargle. -Humidify the air. Use a cool-air humidifier to eliminate dry air that may further irritate a sore throat. -Take lozenges. -Avoid irritants. Keep your home free from cigarette smoke and cleaning products that can irritate the throat. -Treat pain and fever,use ibuprofen or acetaminophen to minimize throat pain and control fever. -complete the course of antibiotics for 10 days. Hope my answer was helpful, if you have any other questions I ll be glad to help, thanks!