Irregular seasons make people sick easily. At first it was sunny, then it got overcast and it rained all day. One of the most common diseases is burning throat or burning throat.
Strep can cause discomfort. Also, when accompanied by complaints of pain when swallowing. It looks really twisty and makes us not hungry to eat.
Starting with this issue, @manukafarm held inhabit Instagram with the theme “Do you experience sore throat symptoms? Here’s how to reduce your risk” on Wednesday night (12/28/2022). This topic was directly explained by the expert, namely Dr. RA Adaninggar PN, SpPD. Listen, come on!
1. A reaction of the body when a foreign object enters
according to dr. Adaninggar, inflammation is a reaction of the body when a foreign object enters it. The cause can be an infection (virus, bacteria or fungi) and non-infection (most often allergies).
The symptoms are very easy to recognize, such as painful swallowing, red and swollen throat. Indeed, sometimes accompanied by fever.
2. The most common cause is infection
So far, fried foods and ice (cold drinks that have various flavors) are often blamed for causing sore throats. Indeed, the real cause is not that.
“I said before, there are only two causes of (throat) inflammation, (namely) infection or allergies,” said Dr. explained Adaningar.
According to him, the most common cause is infection, especially viral infections. They can viruses influence, rhinovirus, to SARS-CoV-2. Also, it may be because bacterial infection Streptococcus group A.
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3. Quick or no healing depends on the cause
Dr Adaninggar said sore throats caused by viruses usually heal faster. Actually not even a week. Meanwhile, if bacteria are the cause, healing can take longer.
“Because what kills the virus is our antibodies. If our antibodies are good, healing will be quick. If the cause is bacteria and no antibiotics are given, healing can take longer. It can take up to 10 or 14 days”. He explained.
4. Children are more susceptible to strep
illustrations for children (pixabay.com/Pexels)The most commonly affected sore throats are children. Aside from the fact that their immune systems aren’t as optimal as adults, even children don’t realize that they can get infected when they interact with sick people.
To collect Mayo Clinic, no less vulnerable are people with weak immunity. Such as people with diabetes, HIV, undergoing chemotherapy treatment or are in a state of exhaustion and severe stress.
5. Treatment should not be arbitrary
Speaking of treatment, always depending on the cause. If it is caused by bacteria, antibiotics should be given. If it’s caused by a virus, all you need to do is rest, drink lots of water, and eat nutritious foods so that the antibodies form properly.
“What I emphasize is that steroids are not a bland drug. The side effects are severe. Steroids are only given for severe conditions, such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, severe allergic and autoimmune reactions. Not for sore throat,” the internal medicine specialist This is a warning, considering that there are still many people who take drugs without clear medical indications.
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