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How To Treat Harsh And Sore Throat Caused By Intubation? Warm Saline Water And Sprays Giving Temporary Relief

my husband was intubated a week ago and was under for 2 and 1/2 days then they took it out now he has broken out with cold sores on his throat and complains of a constant harsh sore throat other then gargle with warm salt water and spraying throat with throat spray (over the counter ) to numb it some what other methods are there to use ? (he is also on an oxygen machine and doing well with the breathing and able to get around now . (forgot to mention he gets hellacious headaches) he is on steroid pills , pain medicine(hydrocodone) ,


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Hi,

Sore throat is common after intubation. Apart from warm salt water, he can can use throat lozenges to help with the discomfort. It will go away after a couple of days.
Run a humidifier in his room to add moisture to the air and prevent your throat from drying out. The extra moisture reduces inflammation and irritation, which naturally relieves his sore throat. Make sure to leave the humidifier on overnight.

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How To Treat Harsh And Sore Throat Caused By Intubation? Warm Saline Water And Sprays Giving Temporary Relief

Hi, Sore throat is common after intubation. Apart from warm salt water, he can can use throat lozenges to help with the discomfort. It will go away after a couple of days. Run a humidifier in his room to add moisture to the air and prevent your throat from drying out. The extra moisture reduces inflammation and irritation, which naturally relieves his sore throat. Make sure to leave the humidifier on overnight. Hope I have answered your queries.