what should i do about this sore throat from mono?
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http://www.doctoryourself.com/mono.html\n\nYoud be surprized how fast 1000mg vitamin C every hour gets rid of a sore throat. (in hours) It shortens the span of any illness when done right. Check it out.\n\nhttp://www.doctoryourself.com/titration.html\n\nGargle with salt water for the sore throat. The organisms causing the sore throat cannot live in an acidic environment. This is why the salt helps. Do this every couple hours or so until relief is acheived. Dont drink or eat afterwards so that the acidity can be maintained.
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Just keep drinking water.  Chances are, your throat is just irritated and feels like there is something stuck in it.  Try a soothing throat spray like Cloraseptic.
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Gargle with a strong mouthwash like listerine a few times per day.  It will kill any bacteria in your throat
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Gargle with warm salt water, drink plenty of warm fluids, and suck on throat lozenges.  If your sore throat is due to a virus, there's not much you can do about it, your body has to fight it on its own.  If it's bacterial, (such as strep throat) then you may need an antibiotic.  So if you have this sore throat for more than 3 days without any improvement (ie. the pain is worse or the intensity of the pain has not changed), then you should see your doctor.
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It sounds like an upper respiratory infection to me, not the flu.  If you ever had the flu, you'd be too weak to write this much on the computer, trust me.  Of course you want to up your fluids with water and juices.  Lay off of the carbonated drinks because they will irritate your bladder and just cause more dehydration.  Hot tea or broth (chicken) will soothe the sore throat; gargelling with warm salt water (1tsp. per cup) for a few minutes will also comfort the throat; take 2-3 aspirin with food (crackers) it will reduce the inflammation/pain and fever.  As for the cough, you can take cough meds if you have them, or honey will help too.  If you're running your heater in your home, it will dry out your bronchi and cause a dry cough.   If you have a vaporizer use it, if not, just put out a pan of water close to your bed to keep the air moist (you can take a good hot shower and that will help also).  Keep warm, get alot of rest and I'm sure you'll be feeling better in the am.  If you're having yellow/green mucous coming up, definitely see a doc.  If not, it will pass in a few days.  Godloveya.
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mono is very serious.  If u think u may have mono I really do recomand that you go to your doctors.  Getting rid of it I am afraid lots of bed rest, drink pleanty of fluids and antibiotics.  you're in for a rough ride
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Stop taking the throat losanges.  They may make you feel good now, but they tend to dry out the throat and make the problem worse.  They definately don't seem to be curing you of anything.  \n\nIf it keeps bothering you, go back to the doctor; you may have something besides strep throat, which would be the only thing antibiotics would work on.
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If you have a vaporizer, go plug it in. The humidity will help soothe your throat.\nYou can also gargle with warm salt water & take some Motrin or aspirin.\nOther stuff like Cloraseptic Spray or Sucrets Lozenges help numb the pain, too.
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Most sore throats clear up on their own within three to 10 days. The majority of sore throats in adults are caused by viruses that the body fights off on its own. This means that a visit to the doctor is not usually necessary.\n\nI.A sore throat from a viral infection tends to develop gradually and to be relatively mild, usually clearing up in a day or two. \n\nII.On the other hand, bacterial infections such as strep throat often produce severe pain in a matter of hours and will need to be treated with prescription drugs. \n\nThe following vitamins, minerals, and herbs can be very useful for treating a sore throat. They can be taken with over-the-counter or prescription drugs for colds, allergies, and strep throat. \n\n1. Vitamin C with bioflavonoids - 3x/day\n\n2.Vitamin A promotes healing of the mucous membranes, such as those in the throat. \n\n3.Zinc lozenges, taken at the first sign of a cold-related sore throat, may help shorten its duration. \n\n4.Herbal teas brewed from "slippery elm" or "marshmallow root" will help ease an irritated throat. Both are effective at coating and soothing mucous membranes that have become inflamed. \n\n5.To boost your immunity, add a few drops of goldenseal tincture to your herbal tea. Goldenseal has long been valued for its ability to soothe inflamed or infected mucous membranes, and it is especially effective against bacterial infections. Gargling with a goldenseal tincture diluted in some warm water can also relieve sore throat pain. \n\nSelf-Care Remedies- \nGargle several times a day with a mixture of half a teaspoon of salt dissolved in a glass of warm water. \n\n Use a cool-mist humidifier to keep your nose and throat lubricated. Be sure to keep the unit clean, however, or you'll add harmful bacteria to the air you breathe. There are antibacterial solutions you can add to thwart bacterial growth. \n\nAvoid smoke. Lay off cigarettes for a while if you smoke. If you don't smoke, still try to avoid second-hand smoke. \n\nDrink at least six to eight 8-ounce glasses of liquids daily--especially warm ones, such as soup and herbal teas. Try to avoid caffeinated beverages (coffee, black tea, colas and other soft drinks) because these will dehydrate you. \n\nSuck on hard candy periodically. This will stimulate the saliva glands, keeping your throat moist.
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I had this problem associated with a sore throat and nose bleed. Turned out the air in my room was to dry, so I put a humidifier on at night, drink plenty of water before I go to bed and keep a glass of water on my night stand. If it dosen't clear up in a week or two you may want to see a doctor.
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It sounds like an infection. It could be teh begining of strep throat, or possibly the start of a cold. Take not chances! See a doctor to find out what it is and get some antibiotics!
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Honey with whiskey.  It's an old rememdy but it works.\n\nIf that won't work with you due to age or morals, try lots of peppermint tea.  Keep your throat covered at night, and make sure that it's comfortably warm in your bedroom.\n\nIf you're still having problems, or if it leads into an infection go to your doctor and ask for an antibiotic like Keflex or Zithromax.\n\nAlso, keep yourself super hydrated.  \n\nVitamin C is good for the immune system, but I know that when I've had colds a raw throat isn't good with orange juice, or any other fruits with "stearic acid" -- which is what Vitamin C is -- in it.\n\nTry Vitamin E.  It really will help.
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Increase your liquid intake and make sure your house is humidified properly.\nGargle with warm salt water (¼ teaspoon salt to ½ cup water) several times a day.\nDrink a glass of hot water with 1 teaspoon lemon juice and some honey. You'll feel better instantly. You can also drink a chamomile tea with lemon and honey added.\nCut a lemon into 2 pieces. Take one piece and put some salt and black pepper on it, press with a knife so that salt-pepper penetrate into the lime. Put the lemon on heat to make it warm. Slowly lick this lemon squeezing it until no juice remains. Do it 2-3 times a day.\nChives and scallions are helpful for a sore throat when simmered in water for 5 minutes. Drink as a tea.\nFigs, beets are beneficial in sore throat.\nEat garlic. Garlic is an anti-septic and good for many conditions.\nTake over-the-self pain relievers such as ibuprofen (Motrin IB®, Advil®).\nuse commonsense hygeine.
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I don't know how long you've had the sore throat, but I would go see a doctor. It could be strep throat, which can only be treated with antibiotics. If you leave strep throat untreated, the bacteria can attack your heart.
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Probably not a tumor but get it checked. Have you been checked for mono or strep throat? They both hurt when you swallow.
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I thnk you may have strained your vocal cords or have a touch of laryngitis.\n\nBest to go and get a throat swab/culture taken from your doctor.  That should check for mono or strep.\n\nDo you get any clicking around your jaws when you stretch so far?  You may be straining your TMJs.\n\nHow old are you?  Just checking in case you are going through puberty and your vocal cords are consequently changing?
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A healthy diet, try 5 small meals a day, take iron [best in liquid form] a multivitamin [that will be absorbed into your system try to find liquid ones] drink fluids and rest several times a day so your body can fight.\nDo not let anyone drink or eat after you, excuse me but no kissing sorry it will spread the mono, wash your hands after any sneezing or blowing your nose and keep your bathroom extra clean-same for kitchen. If you have a dishwasher use it.If not very hot water needs to be used to wash and rinse your dishes.\nPardon me but, if you drool at night wash your pillowcase Do not re-sleep on it this too can spread the mono.\nExperienced with mono... stay healthy or it will come back.