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What Causes a Sore Throat?

A sore throat is often caused by an infection in the throat. The infection is usually caused by a virus or bacteria. Sore throats can also be caused by allergies and tobacco smoke.

A sore throat can be a symptom of many different medical disorders. Some of the most common conditions that cause a sore throat are:

  • the flu
  • the common cold
  • mononucleosis
  • strep (bacteria)
  • mycoplasma (bacteria)
  • hemophilus (bacteria)

Tips to Sooth a Sore Throat

  • Drink fluids
  • Do not drink alcohol
  • Rest your voice
  • Don't smoke
  • Gargle with warm salt water several times a day
  • Suck on throat lozenges or hard candies
  • Take a pain reliever, such as ibuprofen or aspirin.
    **Do not give aspirin to a child. Giving aspirin to a child can cause Reye's Syndrome which can be deadly.
  • Use medicated throat sprays

Seek professional help when you have:

  • Trouble breathing
  • Severe sore throat for longer than a week
  • Pain in your joints
  • Trouble swallowing or opening your mouth
  • A lump in your neck
  • An earache
  • A high fever
  • Blood in your saliva
  • Hoarseness for more than two weeks
  • Skin Rash

Vocalzone is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease or infection. Use of Vocalzone is suggested to ease symptoms related to throat irritation. Recommended for relief of overuse of voice, vocal strain, dryness, and air quality factors.

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