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Sore throat is a common disease that is often felt by many people. When the disease attacks a person’s throat usually feels sore and itchy. Not infrequently often accompanied by swelling or redness of the throat.
There are a number of factors that cause a person to feel the disease, such as viral infections, bacteria, irritation caused by cigarette smoke or burning, food, certain chemical substances in food, allergies,and gastric acid reflux (GERD).).
AlthoughThere are many factors, in general, a sore throat is caused by a viral infection. Therefore, when a sore throat is caused by a viral infection, it is inappropriate to treat it by taking antibiotics.
In addition, pIt should also be noted that using antibiotics carelessly risks causing resistance. If there is resistance,theIn the future, treatment with antibiotics can no longer cure the infection. Therefore, use itlah antibiotics as directed by the doctor!
If you have a sore throat, don’t take antibiotics right away. BThe following are drugs that can be consumed:
1.Cooling 5 Spray
Cooling 5 is an antiseptic spray for the mouth and throat area, its antiseptic content accelerates the healing of sore throats caused by viruses or bacteria. The way to use it is practically sprayed directly towards the sore throat every 2 hours. Cooling 5 has a quick soothing effect on the throat.
2.Dexamethasone or Methylprednisolone
Is a medicine to relieve symptoms of inflammation such as swelling and burning sensation in the throat. Taken 2-3 times a day and if the symptoms of inflammation have subsided, the use of this drug can be stopped.
3. Paracetamol or Ibuproren
This drug can be chosen if the symptoms of a sore throat are accompanied by fever. Taken 2-3 times a day and if the fever has subsided, the use of this drug can be stopped.
4.Multivitamin
Multivitamin functions to increase endurance and accelerate healing. Always use multivitamins to accompany your medicines to strengthen the body’s immunity against viral and bacterial attacks. Multivitamins are also good for consumption every day.
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