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Really sore throat and white specks
Hey! I have a really sore throat and its more sore than it usually gets. Its basically red with a few little sesame seed type spots. Should I be worried or concerned?
Yes, it may cause blockage of airway which may lead to breathing difficulty due to swelling inside the throat which may be life threatening, immediately visit your near by physician. He may prescribe you antibiotics and mucolytics or expectorants to reduce swelling and inflammation and to remove mucous.
Next Steps
-Avoid cold beverages and icecreams and cold drinks.
-Drink lukewarm water and soups upto three weeks, take steam inhalation twice in a day for two weeks.
-Gargle with salt mixed lukewarm water 3-4 times in a day.
Health Tips
- In case of emergency, If you feel breathlessness you will feel relieved in air conditioned room. But avoid too low temperatures. 26°c is good enough.
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