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Why do I keep getting infections in my throat?
Throat infections are typically caused by a virus or by bacterial infection (e.g., strep throat). Examples of viral causes of sore throat include the flu (influenza) and infectious mononucleosis. Bacterial and viral throat infections are usually contagious.
What clears a throat infection?
Gargling with warm salt water can help soothe a sore throat and break down secretions. It’s also known to help kill bacteria in the throat. Make a saltwater solution with a half-teaspoon of salt in a full glass of warm water. Gargle it to help reduce swelling and keep the throat clean.
How do I keep my throat healthy?
Here are six of my favorite ways of keeping your throat healthy.
- Protect Your Throat From Cold Temperatures.
- Avoid Sharing Eating Utensils.
- Clean Your Toothbrush.
- Gargle With Salt.
- Use Honey and Ginger to Protect Your Throat.
- Vocal Warm-Ups for Professionals and Teachers.
What are signs of a throat infection?
Symptoms
- Pain or a scratchy sensation in the throat.
- Pain that worsens with swallowing or talking.
- Difficulty swallowing.
- Sore, swollen glands in your neck or jaw.
- Swollen, red tonsils.
- White patches or pus on your tonsils.
- A hoarse or muffled voice.
Why is my throat infection not going away?
If your sore throat doesn’t go away, see your doctor. Most sore throats occur due to viral infections, such as a cold or the flu, or bacterial infections, such as strep throat. If you have a bacterial infection, your doctor can prescribe an antibiotic.
Can throat infections last for months?
A sore throat is considered chronic when it lasts for more than three months. Typical factors that can cause a long-lasting sore throat include allergies, acid reflux, environmental irritants, dry air and strained vocal cords. Occasionally a more serious condition, such as a tumor or HIV, can cause a sore throat.
What is the best remedy for a throat infection?
Another great remedy for a sore throat is turmeric, which has powerful antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties. Mix one-quarter teaspoon of turmeric powder into a glass of warm water. Drink it slowly in the morning on an empty stomach. Do this once daily for three or four days.
Should you see a doctor for your sore throat?
See a doctor for a sore throat if it’s not better after a few days, or if you also have a high fever, swollen lymph nodes, or a rash. Sore throats are very common, and usually caused by a viral illness such as a cold or the flu.
How to heal infection without antibiotics?
Healing Infections without Antibiotics. Antibiotics are often prescribed routinely, without any evidence of infection, with a “just in case, it can’t hurt ” mentality. Antibiotics have no effect on viruses, but are routinely prescribed anyway. When taken repeatedly, they can weaken, rather than strengthen, the immune system,…