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Sore throat
Sore throat.felling pain when swallowing and excessive saliva in mouth.Not eating properly due to sore throat.
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Hello I'm Dr Nikita Iyer. Sore throat is basically an inflammatory condition so it's necessary we reduce the triggers.
Next Steps
Visit an ENT doctor for a throat examination. He/She would prescribe you with antihistaminic (decongestants) and anti-inflammatory medicines as well as gargles if needed.
Health Tips
Avoid food of extremes of temperature so anything that is too cold or too hot/spicy.
Ensure you are hydrating adequately.
Avoid voice strain during this time as it could be painful
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Use warm saline gargles 3 times a day.
Next Steps
consult a physician who'll prescribe decongestants and painkiller for quick relief and short duration of episode
Health Tips
avoid cold drinks and ice creams. take plenty of citrus fruits, for vitamin c
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