Medicines for throat infection

If you still have a sore throat after seven days, make an appointment with your doctor.Cold and flu season is here, and with it comes a host of uncomfortable symptoms including the dreaded sore throat. Sore throats tend to be caused by a virus and often occur just before the start of a While a scratchy throat can be uncomfortable and at times debilitating, the good news is you can take fast-acting over-the-counter remedies without having to visit your GP. How do I cure my sore throat? Sore throats are self-limiting and tend to get better on their own in about three to seven days. 🤒 If you still have a sore throat after 7 days, make an appointment with your GP. Medicines available from the pharmacy can help to relief the symptoms of a sore throat, including lozenges, syrups, throat sprays and painkillers. Our resident pharmacist Rita Ghelani recommends the following over-the-counter medicines: Anaesthetic spray ➡️ Throat spray: if you have a sore throat that is very painful and making it difficult for you to swallow, using a throat spray containing a local anaesthetic could be a good option. These work quickly and as the spray is directed to the exact point of pain at the back of the throat and it works by numbing the pain.

An infection occurs when microbes (germs) enter a person’s body or wound and multiply, causing illness, organ or tissue damage, or disease. Sometimes microbes that normally reside harmlessly inside our body without causing problems grow out of control and cause an infection if our immune system is not strong enough to keep them in balance. Some infections can be life-threatening. What Causes an Infection? Millions of microbes live on our skin and inside our body, and generally cause little harm. Trillions more live in the environment or on other animals. The most common organisms that can cause infection include: • Bacteria. These are microscopic, usually single-celled organisms that are food everywhere (ie, in the air, water, soil, or food). Common bacterial infections include acne, pneumonia, bronchitis, and ear infections. • Viruses. These consist of a nucleic acid molecule in a protein coat, that is only able to multiply within the living cells of a host. Common viral infections include the colds, flu, and herpes • Fungi. These are multicellular organisms that are free-living in soil or water or form parasitic or symbiotic relationships with plants or animals. Examples of fungal infections include Vaginal thrush and athlete’s foot. • Parasites. These live in or on an organism of another species and derive nutrients at the host’s expense, such as pinworms or tape worms. • Prions. These are a type of protein that can trigger normal proteins in the brain to fold abnormall...