Suggest Treatment For Severe Throat Pain

Posted on Fri, 20 Jan 2017

Question: I have pains in my throat, i find it difficult to swallow. my throat is also dry
what can i take?

Answered by Dr. Klarida Papaqako (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Use Ibuprofen 400mg every 6 hours

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thank you for using HCM to post your health query.
I read carefully your question and I understand your concern.

You can use Ibuprofen 400mg every 6 hours. It will reduce the inflammation as well.
You can do gargles with salt together with Ibuprofen because they help a lot. Continue using the sore throat lozenges that you are using.

If you have high fever and you notice white spots in the tonsils you will need to see a local doctor because you will need a prescription with antibiotics.

Hope this is helpful.
Let me know if you need more clarifications.
Otherwise please close and rate the answer.

Regards,
Dr. Papaqako

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng