{"id":402,"date":"2018-03-30T07:23:00","date_gmt":"2018-03-30T07:23:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ameetkishore.com\/blog\/?p=402"},"modified":"2018-04-05T08:21:24","modified_gmt":"2018-04-05T08:21:24","slug":"managing-throat-infection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ameetkishore.com\/blog\/managing-throat-infection\/","title":{"rendered":"Managing Throat Infection"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Throat  infection which is also known as sore throat is usually accompanied by the  painor irritation of the throat and produces difficulty while swallowing. According  to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameetkishore.com\/dr-ameet-kishore-best-ent-surgeon-india-ent-specialist-delhi-india.html\" title=\"ENT Doctors in Delhi\">ENT Doctors in Delhi<\/a>, the most  common cause of a throat infection or sore throat (pharyngitis) is a viral  infection, such as a cold or the flu<strong>.<\/strong> In Strep throat (streptococcal  infection), the infection iscaused  by bacteria and  requires treatment with antibiotics to prevent complications.<\/p>\n<h2>SYMPTOMS OF THROAT INFECTION<\/h2>\n<p>Symptoms of athroat infection  differ from person to person, depending on  the cause of infection. Some of the most commonsymptoms of  throat infection as explained by <strong>ENT  Surgeons in Delhi<\/strong> include the following \u2013<\/p>\n<ul class=\"list47\">\n<li>Pain or a  scratchy sensation in the throat. <\/li>\n<li>Pain that getsworse with swallowing. <\/li>\n<li>Difficulty in swallowing. <\/li>\n<li>Swollen glands  in your neck or jaw. <\/li>\n<li>Swollen or red tonsils. <\/li>\n<li>White patches  or pus on your tonsils. <\/li>\n<li>Hoarse or  muffled voice. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<p>Some  ccommon infections that further lead to  throat infection consist of thefollowing symptoms: <\/p>\n<ul class=\"list47\">\n<li> Fever. <\/li>\n<li> Cough. <\/li>\n<li> Runny nose. <\/li>\n<li> Sneezing. <\/li>\n<li> Body aches. <\/li>\n<li> Headache. <\/li>\n<li> Nausea or vomiting. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Treatment Of Throat Infection<\/h2>\n<h3>When to see a doctor<\/h3>\n<p> Plan  your visit to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameetkishore.com\/blog\/best-ent-doctor-in-india-cochlear-hearing-implant-dizziness-vertigo-treatment-sinusitis-surgery\/\" title=\"ENT Doctor in Delhi\">ENT Doctor in Delhi<\/a>, if your throat infection doesn&#8217;t go awayin few days or after trying basic home remedies. You  should also be watchful of the following problems:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"list47\">\n<li>Difficulty in swallowing. <\/li>\n<li>Difficulty in  breathing. <\/li>\n<li>Difficulty in  opening your mouth. <\/li>\n<li>Joint pain. <\/li>\n<li>Earache. <\/li>\n<li>Rash. <\/li>\n<li>Fever higher  than 101 F (38.3 C). <\/li>\n<li>Blood in  saliva or phlegm. <\/li>\n<li>Frequently  recurring sore throats. <\/li>\n<li>A lump in your  neck. <\/li>\n<li>Hoarseness  lasting more than two weeks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<p>A throat infection or sore throat is caused by a viral infection that lasts five to seven days and does  not require any medical treatment. \u00a0But if the problem persists then you should  consult an ENT  Specialist.<strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Treating Bacterial Infections<\/h2>\n<p> If throat infection is caused by a bacterial infection,thenyour <strong>ENT Surgeon in Delhi<\/strong> will prescribe you antibiotics.You must take the full course of  antibiotics as prescribed by him, even if the symptoms of  throat infection are gone.Most throat  infectionsare caused by viruses  and can be treated successfully at home. Taking  antibiotics in this situation is not needed.Antibiotics will not have  any effect on a viral infection and your body&#8217;s natural defences will  naturally clear this type of  infection.<\/p>\n<p>There are several remediesthat can be used at home  for curing a throat  infection. These remedies include-<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Gargling with  warm saltwater (1 teaspoon of salt in 8 ounces of water) and then spitting it  out. <\/li>\n<li>Drinking warm  liquids (such as ginger,tulsitea, water with honey, or warm soup).<\/li>\n<li>If your child has throat infection,  make sure you do not give lozenges to him\/her as it may lead to a choking  hazard.<\/li>\n<li>Using a  humidifier to moisten dry air. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If the throat infection  is caused by bacteria, it is important to drink plenty of fluids and to  rest in order to prevent dehydrationand allow your body to properly recover from  the infection. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Throat infection which is also known as sore throat is usually accompanied by the painor irritation of the throat and produces difficulty while swallowing. 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