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How To Cure Sore Throat, Cold And Low Grade Fever?

I have had a sore throat since Sunday (01/01/17). I started aching on Monday followed by chills. I had a low grade fever on Tuesday with the aching and sore throat. Cold water irritates/hurts when I drink. I can swallow and keep food down. I didn t start coughing until yesterday and my chest hurts. My sinuses are now flared when they weren t before. I feel like I have bronchitis (again), pharyngitis (again), and possible walking pneumonia. Warm liquids and food soothe my throat and so does honey cough drops.
Wed, 19 Dec 2018
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Hello,

Although there is no cure for a sore throat caused by a cold virus, there are ways to help you feel more comfortable.

Drinking warm liquids, gargling with warm salt water, sucking on ice chips, or taking an over-the-counter medicine such as acetaminophen, ibuprofen may relieve symptoms of pain or fever. When you are sick with a cold, it is also important to get enough rest, eat a healthy diet, and drink plenty of fluids.

Sore throat sprays and lozenges to soothe your throat and numb the throat pain temporarily.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Prabhash Verma,
General & Family Physician
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How To Cure Sore Throat, Cold And Low Grade Fever?

Hello, Although there is no cure for a sore throat caused by a cold virus, there are ways to help you feel more comfortable. Drinking warm liquids, gargling with warm salt water, sucking on ice chips, or taking an over-the-counter medicine such as acetaminophen, ibuprofen may relieve symptoms of pain or fever. When you are sick with a cold, it is also important to get enough rest, eat a healthy diet, and drink plenty of fluids. Sore throat sprays and lozenges to soothe your throat and numb the throat pain temporarily. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Prabhash Verma, General & Family Physician