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Sore Throat
Don't let a sore throat ruin your day.
Sore throat
causes and symptoms:
Most
sore throats are caused by a virus and may be part of a cold.
But a sore throat also can be the sign
of tonsillitis, which means any swelling or redness of the
tonsils and may be caused by a virus or a bacteria.
About 10% of sore throats are caused by the
streptococcus bacteria which
does need treatment with antibiotics because of possible complications
of an untreated streptococcus
bacteria such as rheumatic fever
which can lead to heart damage.
Streptococcus
is not always easy to detect by examination, and a culture of the sore
throat may be needed. Infections in the nose and sinuses also can cause
sore throats, because mucus from the nose drains down into the throat
and carries the infection with it.
While bacteria respond to antibiotic treatment, viruses do not. Most
viral sore throats accompany flu or colds along with a stuffy, runny
nose, sneezing, and generalized aches and pains. These viruses are
extremely contagious and can spread very quickly, especially in the
winter time. Our body builds antibodies that eventually destroy the
virus, a process that can take several weeks.
In the cold winter months, dry heat may create a mild sore throat
especially in the mornings. This often responds to humidification of
bedroom air and increased liquid intake. Patients with a chronic stuffy
nose, causing mouth breathing can also suffer with a dry throat. They
need examination and treatment of the nose and sore throat by a
physician. We often experience sinus problems especially when it is cold
accompanied by a very sore throat. Sometimes we just disregard the signs
and symptoms we experience thinking it is only a simple cold. However,
simple cold's with a sore throat can develop into a sinus infection over
time. To reduce pain due to a sore
throat, many over the counter products
are available. A tiny bit
of lemon juice in warm water with a small amount of honey is a great
elixir that actually smoothes the sore throat.
We at Natures Products developed a throat lozenges with such valuable
ingredients like manuka honey (unique to New Zealand), Propolis, Natural
Lemon Oil, Menthol Crystals.
For more information
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