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Suggest Remedy For Sore Throat And Headache

Hi, I was at a casino in Las Vegas for one day two days ago, and came home with a sever soar throat and headache. I'm not a smoker or a drinker, so I don't know if just from being inside the casino, I caught a virus or exposed myself to a lot of smoke. What should I do? See a doctor or take over the counter medications? I've been drinking honey with lemon to ease the pain but helps very little.
Fri, 6 Jun 2014
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Hello!
I read carefully your query and understand your concern.
Your symptoms might be related to a viral infection,cold or just inflammation of your throat due to irritation from smoke.
If you have no fever,your throat is just red without white spots or other findings, you don't need to worry.

Usually it is a self-limiting condition and no specific treatment is needed.
You can use cold drinks to relieve the inflammation,water salt gargles can relieve the symptoms.
For the headache you can use Ibuprofen or Paracetamol.
You need rest,eat healthy foods mostly green vegetables and drink plenty of fluids.You will feel better day after day.

If you have high fever, white spots start to appear on your throat,have difficulty swallowing,difficulty breathing or if these symptoms last more than 1 week then you should seek medical attention, otherwise you don't need to worry.

Hope my answer has helped.
Take care.
Dr.Rovena
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Suggest Remedy For Sore Throat And Headache

Hello! I read carefully your query and understand your concern. Your symptoms might be related to a viral infection,cold or just inflammation of your throat due to irritation from smoke. If you have no fever,your throat is just red without white spots or other findings, you don t need to worry. Usually it is a self-limiting condition and no specific treatment is needed. You can use cold drinks to relieve the inflammation,water salt gargles can relieve the symptoms. For the headache you can use Ibuprofen or Paracetamol. You need rest,eat healthy foods mostly green vegetables and drink plenty of fluids.You will feel better day after day. If you have high fever, white spots start to appear on your throat,have difficulty swallowing,difficulty breathing or if these symptoms last more than 1 week then you should seek medical attention, otherwise you don t need to worry. Hope my answer has helped. Take care. Dr.Rovena