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Can Taking Home Remedies Help Treat Sore Throat?

I have had a sore throat for four days. I have been taken home remedies like licorice tea, lemon tea with honey, gargle with warm salt water and undiluted apple cider vinegar. I don not have a fever but can not get rid of the sore throat, Should I consult my doctor?
Wed, 1 Jun 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of sore throat which is due to infection of upper respiratory tract and it could be due to inflammation of tonsils. You should avoid intake of cold carbonated beverages.

home remedies works upto certain level , but if infection goes beyond that level your should take antibiotics after consultion doctor . I would suggest you to take throat lozenges and do warm saline gargles. You should take antibiotic Levofloxacin in combination with antiallergic medication Levocetirizine.

Visit ENT specialist once and get it examined. You should get blood and throat swab test done to find out proper cause . Start treatment after proper prescription. Avoid oily and sharp food. Drink plenty of fluids.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Can Taking Home Remedies Help Treat Sore Throat?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of sore throat which is due to infection of upper respiratory tract and it could be due to inflammation of tonsils. You should avoid intake of cold carbonated beverages. home remedies works upto certain level , but if infection goes beyond that level your should take antibiotics after consultion doctor . I would suggest you to take throat lozenges and do warm saline gargles. You should take antibiotic Levofloxacin in combination with antiallergic medication Levocetirizine. Visit ENT specialist once and get it examined. You should get blood and throat swab test done to find out proper cause . Start treatment after proper prescription. Avoid oily and sharp food. Drink plenty of fluids. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari