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What are some ways to cure an 11 year old's sore throat?
Go to the doctors they will usually prescribe penicillin.
Do zinc lozenges have an expiration date?
I have a bottle that is almost 3 years old & I just took it for a sore throat. The cherry flovor is gone but so is my sore throat!
What modern medicine should I use for a sore throat?
if its just a sore throat, and there is no sign of infection, just gargle with warm salt water twice a day, its an old remedy.
What can cure sore throat naturally?
For old people it is best to give them natural products such as hot water, warm milk with turmeric or some hot soups. This will soothe the throat. You could also read up on the internet about what to take for a sore throat. It will give you many home remedies.
How do you sooth a sore throat in a five month old baby?
Have him or her drink warm water.
10 month old child wheezing coughing temperature over 100?
IF it's throat is sore then it's prob. Swine Flu. When you have the Swine Flu all of these things happen but sore throat is also in it.
What if a five year old is breathing slow?
Check if their throat is sore or swollen, if there are signs of swelling in the mouth or throat area call an ambulance, if not keep checking on them and maybe call nurse on call 1800-60-60-24
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.
When bacteria invades your body what kind of relationship is between you and sore throat?
Most sore throats are caused by viruses - which is why taking antibiotics like penicillin is a complete waste of time, and can often make the condition worse. If it is bacterial, it could be a staphlococcus or a streptococcus. In the old days diptheria used to give you a pretty nasty sore throat, before it killed you. If you want numbers, think in hundreds of thousands of bacteria in the mouth and throat - all the time, but not always the bad ones, fortunately. Some sore throats are not due to infection at all, but some form of glandular inflammation, or mechanical irritation. as many as the doctors and scientist say
When a eleven year old is complaining of a severe sore throat and gets to stay home from school His pediatrician prescribes a course of broad spectrum antibiotics and Harry feels much better within a?
Its the swine flu
How do you treat a sore penis for a 2.5 year old?
Just leave it over night and see if it's not (as) sore. If it is sore, tell the doctor. ;) x!
London Ontario vet colleges?
I have old cat over season he had 3 days ago voices not clear maybe sore throat
