Name me some of them and their side effects..
2007-12-08 22:11:45 · 8 answers · asked by Kirin Desuke 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Respiratory Diseases
I try to keep away from antibiotics as much as possible. My remedy for a sore-throat is saline gargles, atleast twice a day. Natural and healthy!
2007-12-08 22:20:30 · answer #1 · answered by SPARTAN 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what the infection is. If you look down your throat with a flashlight and mirror and it appears red, swollen and looks pusy, you need antibiotics, usually something penicillin based unless you are allergic (amoxycillin etc.). If it is red and swollen but doesn't appear to have pus antibiotics probably wont help. Ibuprofen or paracetamol will help with the pain. Rest and lots of fluids will make for a speedy recovery. If your throat is very painful to eat, try dissolving an aspirin in a little bit of water and gargling it for a minute.
2007-12-08 22:23:19 · answer #2 · answered by Aus_angel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Acetilcysteine or carbocystine-based meds are good. I don't know if they have the same brand names where you are, as here in Europe, but acetylcistine is sold here under the name of Flumucil. No real side effects--it works by helping the respiratory secrete beneficial fluids to get rid of the problem.
2007-12-09 00:12:04 · answer #3 · answered by anna 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not what you want to hear, but what I recommend is plenty of liquids and rest, sleep if possible. It will get rid of it quicker than anything else.
Zinc is the only known substance to have any effect on colds, if cold it be, and that is a minor one. Zinc tablets might help.
2007-12-08 22:21:47 · answer #4 · answered by geniepiper 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would recommend going to a doctor. Forget the over the counter.
2007-12-08 22:21:43 · answer #5 · answered by what u talkin' bout? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should try gargling with warm salt water...every half hour or so...it helps.
Also, zinc losengers will also work...they are not expensive..
Try drinking hot tea with lemon and/or honey...that will help too.
Thera flu is another good medicine that you can purchase at your local supermarket and/or drugstore...
Hope you feel better.
2007-12-09 00:07:16 · answer #6 · answered by Doodlebug 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i use to have it and took antibiotics but it didnt help...im a nurse by the way..so i switch to natural one..a warm water with a cider apple vinegar,salt and honey ang use it as a gargle and after 3 days it was gone..
2007-12-08 22:22:58 · answer #7 · answered by light girl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have inflammation and need to see a doctor for proper meds to care for your problem. Self doctoring can be dangerous.
2007-12-08 23:33:23 · answer #8 · answered by missellie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋