Because there are so many reasons why your throat may be sore, the treatment will depend on the cause. If you think pollution is causing your sore throat, your only remedy is to stay inside more and to venture outside only in the early morning and on days when the air pollution index is low.
If you have a sinus infection, antihistamines can help alleviate a sore throat by stopping the postnasal drip. If your mouth is dry because of the sinus infection, sipping water frequently during the day will help keep your throat moist and more comfortable.
If I think a patient has strep throat, I’ll take a throat culture. It’s important to seek treatment for strep throat right away, since it can lead to scarlet fever or rheumatic fever if left untreated. If the culture comes back positive, I’ll treat it with penicillin or erythromycin for a 10-day period. Although strep throat occurs more frequently in children than adults, you should know that if you have strep throat, you can easily pass it to your children.
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