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Suggest Treatment For Sore Throat

I have had a sore throat for 7 days. No fever, i am attributing to post nasal drip. I take rhinocort aqua 2 sprays per nostril qd. This evening the throat has gotten worse and now I have a thick mucus in my nose. This has not been present until tonight. I am supposed to travel tomorrow, by plane out of state and am wondering if I should go see my dr. Today or is there something i should do at home. Please advise. Thank you.
Wed, 2 Sep 2015
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Welcome to HCM, as per your query, here are some home remedies for sore throat.
1.Saltwater gargle- gargling several times a day with warm salt water can reduce swelling in the throat and loosen mucus, helping to flush out irritants or bacteria.Dissolve half a teaspoon of salt in one cup of water. Just remember to spit the water out after gargling, rather than swallowing.
2.Steam inhalation can be done. It helps to loosen mucous in nose. Then nasal discharged can be removed easily.
Consult a ENT specialist if problem persist.

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Suggest Treatment For Sore Throat

Welcome to HCM, as per your query, here are some home remedies for sore throat. 1.Saltwater gargle- gargling several times a day with warm salt water can reduce swelling in the throat and loosen mucus, helping to flush out irritants or bacteria.Dissolve half a teaspoon of salt in one cup of water. Just remember to spit the water out after gargling, rather than swallowing. 2.Steam inhalation can be done. It helps to loosen mucous in nose. Then nasal discharged can be removed easily. Consult a ENT specialist if problem persist. Hoping your query is solved Get well soon