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Check the symptoms of “sore throat” which is extremely painful and a nuisance in work and life. Doctors point out that “sore throat” is a symptom of many diseases. From many causes, the illness may be more serious than you think.

“Sore throat” is a symptom that can be annoying. to the pain and suffering of those with symptoms It also affects work. In addition to daily life, a “sore throat” symptom may also be a sign of an illness that is more serious than expected.

Article by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Paraya Asanasen, Department of Rhinology and Allergy. The Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital describes the symptom of “sore throat” as having different symptoms depending on the cause, such as pain, burning or irritation in the throat, difficulty swallowing, a feeling that the throat is dry, and the voice may change. There may be pain radiating to the ears. – The lining of the throat is red. There may be red bumps of lymph tissue that have grown into spots, the tonsils are swollen, enlarged, and red. There may be white-yellow pus spots. or white patches on the tonsils You may have enlarged and painful lymph nodes in your neck.

Sore throat when the patient has a respiratory infection The patient may have a fever. Sometimes chills, coughing, headache, body aches, pain in the ears, hoarse voice, clear mucus, stuffy nose, itching, sneezing, phlegm, bad breath, red conjunctivitis, stomach pain and diarrhea, nausea and vomiting.

Sore throat from a respiratory infection

Viruses such as the common cold, influenza, strep throat, laryngitis, bronchitis, measles, chicken pox, herpes, bacteria such as tonsillitis, tonsil abscess, capsular disease. laryngitis, sinusitis, diphtheria, strep throat caused by infection

Sore throat that is not caused by an infection

Acid reflux up into the throat and larynx Excessive use of voice allergic rhinitis and non-allergic rhinitis Chronic inflammation of the vocal cords, disease of the nerves that supply the throat. Throat tumors and larynx Foreign objects remaining in the throat Exposure to things that cause irritation such as smoke, dust, chemicals, inflammation of the throat mucosa from radiation or chemotherapy.

Treating “sore throat” symptoms

Sore throat from a viral infection

The doctor will give treatment according to the symptoms, such as giving medicine to relieve sore throat such as lozenges, throat gargles or throat sprays, sipping liquid medicine. These medicines will help increase moisture. and reduce throat irritation
Medicines to relieve pain or sore throat, or medicines to reduce fever, such as paracetamol, NSAID, nasal decongestants, or antihistamines, without the need to take antimicrobials. or anti-inflammatory medicine

Sore throat from a bacterial infection

The doctor will prescribe antimicrobial therapy. or anti-inflammatory drugs for long enough, such as 7-10 days, especially if caused by Streptococcus To prevent rheumatic fever or acute glomerulonephritis

This is a chronic sore throat. The doctor needs to take a history, perform a physical examination, and perform a thorough examination of the nose, sinuses, and throat. Most often, doctors will perform an endoscopy to examine the nose, sinuses, and throat in order to get an accurate diagnosis of the cause of chronic sore throat.

Therefore, people with chronic cough should not buy antimicrobial drugs. or anti-inflammatory medicine to take by yourself Because it may not match the cause. and cause the body to develop drug resistance

Source: Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital

2023-10-09 10:40:00

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