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What is pharyngitis?
Pharyngitis is an inflammation of the throat. It can be caused by prolonged shouting/screaming, allergies, viral or bacterial infections. Symptoms include a scratchy or sore throat.
What to do to feel better?
Tylenol or Advill for pain relief
Throat lozengers to help decrease minor pain
Warm salt water gargles to decrease swelling in the throat:
One teaspoon or two small packets of salt in 8 ounces of warm water.
Gargle 3 or 4 times a day.
Avoid alcohol, coffee, spicy food, acidic foods and smoking which may further irritate the throat
Antibiotics will only help if the source of the pharyngitis is a BACTERIAL INFECTION
When should I see the nurse?
Fever 100.5 or greater for more than 2 days
Extremely red throat
White patches in the throat
Swollen glands
Sore throat persisting greater than 4 days |
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