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You won't get a sore throat by drinking cold water.
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Why does cold water make a sore throat worse?
Cold water actually should help make the sore throat feel better due to a numbing affect.
What effect does drinking a cold drink quickly have on your throat?
I almost always have a sore throat the next day, can't explain why
Does drinking hot water help a sore throat?
Drinking hot water may help soothe a sore throat, but that very temporary. Here are some other ways to relieve a sore throat. Gargle warm salt water, have lots of hot teas and soups, and take ibuprofen, which may help ease sore throats, fevers, and other pains.
Sore throat after drinking anything red?
No.
Can you drink cold drinks with a sore throat?
yes you can but you shouldn't. Cold drinks will only make it worse. Warm is always the way to go. Avoid artificial drinks. Drink 100% juices because they contain vitamin C which kills bacteria.
What does pink on agar means?
Sore Throat: Cold, Strep Throat, or Tonsillitis?Got a sore throat? Wonder if your painful sore throat is from a cold, strep throat, ortonsillitis? Here's how to tell.What's the difference between a cold, strep throat, and tonsillitis?A sore throat is often the first sign of a cold. However, a sore throat from a cold often gets better or goes away after the first day or two. Other cold symptomssuch as a runny nose and congestion may follow the sore throat.Strep throat, which is caused by Streptococcus bacteria, is one of the major causes of sore throat and tonsillitis. With strep throat, the sore throat is often more severe and persists. While a cold goes away on its own, strep throat usually requires antibiotics.Tonsillitis is a painful infection of the tonsils, the tissue masses located at the back of the throat.Is a sore throat with a cold caused by a virus or bacteria?Sore throats can be caused by viruses or bacteria. To determine the cause of your sore throat, your doctor may do a strep test. However, there may be some clues. Viral sore throats are often accompanied by other cold symptoms that may include a runny nose, cough, red or watery eyes, and sneezing.Along with a sore throat, what are other cold symptoms?Other cold symptoms include the following:Runny noseSneezingCoughHeadacheNasal congestionFever, which may or may not be present and which is more likely in childrenHow are sore throats with colds treated?While there is no cure for a sore throat caused by a cold virus, to speed healing of your sore throat and cold, be sure to get enough rest. Eating a healthy diet and drinking plenty of fluids can also help speed healing.Can medications relieve symptoms of a sore throat with a cold?Over-the-counter cold medications may relieve cold and sore throat symptoms. However, the benefits of these medications are minimal. Some cold medications include the following:Pain relievers, such as acetaminophen and ibuprofen, to relieve the aches and pains of a cold and sore throat. (Aspirin should not be given to children under the age of 18 because of its link to Reye's syndrome, a disorder that mostly affects children 4 to 12 years old and causes brain damage and death.)Sore throat sprays and lozenges to soothe your throat and numb the throat pain temporarily.Decongestant nasal sprays to relieve a sore throat caused by postnasal drip -- nasal drainage that runs down your throat. (Be sure to stop using nasal decongestant sprays after 3 days, or you may have an increase in congestion when you stop them.)Antibiotics should not be used to treat a cold virus and sore throat. Antibiotics are effective only against bacteria. They will not work on sore throats associated with colds, which are caused by viruses, and may cause future infections to be worse and last longer.
Can you get a cold or sore throat from someone else?
Sure. Many people can be carriers of disease but not actually having symptoms themselves.
What are symptoms of sore throat?
Well 1.scratchy voice 2.Hurts when eating 3.Hurts when drinking 4.Hurt when talking 5.Hurts generally 6.DO NOT I REPEAT DO NOT drink cold water (anything cold)
Is there a natural remedy for curing a sore throat?
Yes, there is a natural remedy for curing a sore throat. Chewing raw garlic helps to soothe a sore throat because it has antibacterial properties. You could also try drinking warm milk with honey or gargling warm salt water.
What can you do for a cold or sore throat?
eat cough drops
Can you cure a sore throat drinking water?
it can help, but it can't "cure," instead use medicine. or gargle with salt water, it sounds gross but it works
How do you get rid of a sore throat at home?
Well, the best thing to do is not think about it. It sounds lame but it works. Drinking water will not help. A sore throat is associated with a dry throat from direct air flow, or cough or allergies. The best way to get rid of a sore throat is to take a shower or drink tea with ginseng. If your sore throat persists for more than 15 hours, you should consult your primary physician, as this may be a sign of strep throat
