i have a sore throat and when i swallow it hurts a little bit and i have a runney nose and no stomic ake its not strep throat or is it ? anny one know what i have and how long it usually takes to get over it?
2006-09-05 05:13:14 · 10 answers · asked by fote 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
could be allergies or the start of a cold....
the sore throat is probably due to your sinuses draining the extra mucuos caused from the runny nose into the back of your throat causing irritation.
you can gargle with salt water to help ease the pain. tsp of salt to 8oz of warm water.
you can also try taking an over the counter allergy or cold medication to help stop the running nose.
for the pain from the sore throat you can take ibuprofen-it works best to relieve pain and reduce swelling. take 200-400mg every 6 hours but no more than 1200mg in 24 hours.
warm tea,sucking on ice or throat lozenges will help too
2006-09-05 06:01:07 · answer #1 · answered by prncessang228 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like the flu that's been going around. The length you have it depends on the person. My cousin has had effects of it for about a week. A guy at work had it for 4-5 days.
Drink lots of fluids and rest as often as possible. Take a couple Tylenol and some cough syrup for your throat.
Call me in the morning so I can update your progress.
Now, where would you like the bill sent? Do you have insurance? LOL
p.s.- with a cold you don't get a sore throat. that's flu territory!
2006-09-05 12:18:36 · answer #2 · answered by Coo coo achoo 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you have a cold. Usually last a week. If its strep throat, you will have white blotches on the back of your throat.
2006-09-05 12:17:08 · answer #3 · answered by SVW 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
probably a cold. If the sore throat gets really bad see a doctor. I used to get laryngitis from colds all the time.
2006-09-05 12:16:10 · answer #4 · answered by martin h 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like the common cold, dear. Take some meds and you'll be fine.
2006-09-05 12:16:09 · answer #5 · answered by rach 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It could be allergies, strep, or the start of a cold.
2006-09-05 12:16:41 · answer #6 · answered by Scott K 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe your getting a cold or tonsillitis, if your throat gets sorer then you should go see your GP to get antibiotics for it...hope you get well soon x
2006-09-05 12:16:19 · answer #7 · answered by ♥♥Squirrel ♥♥ 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes I'm pretty sure I know what you're talking about...no worries, but it means that you're going to have a fever pretty soon...
2006-09-05 12:17:47 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Erm, a cold!
2006-09-05 12:15:23 · answer #9 · answered by Panther 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a cold.
2006-09-05 12:18:12 · answer #10 · answered by Michael S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋