If you have a sore throat it’s not always the same. In some cases, getting the treatment wrong can cause even more harm: here’s how to treat it correctly.
In this period we are rapidly approaching the fateful peak of infections, a moment in which seasonal flu, and not only that, will drive the greatest number of Italians to bed.
One of the most common symptoms of this flu, but not only, is still sore throat, very pronounced and which in some cases may also require the use of antibiotics. The cause which can generate this nuisance are however different and mostly due to virus or bacteria although the final symptoms may be comparable, however, it is necessary to distinguish the two causes to choose the best treatment and in doing so it is obviously your doctor who has the final say, however some clues could still suggest the nature of the problem and perhaps make you understand first thing awaits you.
Watch out for a sore throat! If it’s viral and you take antibiotics it’s not good for your health
Il sore throat it is not always the same, as already mentioned it may be viral or bacterial origin, but can you recognize the difference? This can be very important.
Sore throat, how to understand what nature it is – biopianeta.it
The most common sore throat is that of viral origin, caused mostly by the famous Rhinovirus, the one responsible for the classic cold. This sore throat is generally accompanied by symptoms such as red eyes, runny nose and cough, only in rare cases does it also lead to fever and if anything this generally remains mild. This type of sore throat doesn’t last longusually around 3-4 days and when we find ourselves in this condition the treatment is quite simple and consists of gargling with water and salt or special mouthwashes and only rarely can the doctor recommend anti-inflammatories.
Bacterial sore throat is caused by an infection and undoubtedly requires some more attention. The symptoms are very different, the fever in these cases it is generally alta and you may experience symptoms such as swollen neck, red tonsils and the formation of whitish plaques in the throat. Generally in these cases the state of chronic malaise increasesyou lose appetite and in some cases episodes of vomiting or diarrhea occur.
When you run into this situation, which is very frequent in this period, it is always you need to contact your doctor which by diagnosing the responsible bacterium will prescribe the correct antibiotic treatment. Trying to remedy it yourself is one of the most common mistakes, many people, in fact, usually use antibiotics without medical consultation, a dangerous practice that can lead to serious complications.
Precisely for this reason it is It is important to learn to recognize the causes of your sore throat that most of the time it will go away as it came. Keeping your neck warm and avoiding sudden changes in temperature can help a lot in preventing this discomfort, as well as eat fruit and vegetablesespecially the one rich in vitamin C, useful for increasing our immune defenses and making us less inclined to fall into the pitfalls of this ailment.
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2024-01-14 18:30:17
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