26/09/2024
Sore throats are no fun, but they usually clear up within a week. Here are some tips to ease the discomfort and speed up your recovery:
โจ Gargle with warm, salty water (not for young children)
๐ง Stay hydrated with plenty of water
๐ฅค Try cool or soft foods
๐ญ Avoid smoking or smoky places
๐ฆSuck on ice cubes, ice lollies, or hard sweets (not for young children)
๐ด Rest up
For extra relief, our Pharmacists at Consult Pharmacy recommend for colds:
๐ค Pain relief options like paracetamol or ibuprofen
๐ฌ Medicated lozenges with local anaesthetics, antiseptics, or anti-inflammatory agents
๐จ Anaesthetic sprays (although their effectiveness is limited)
โ Remember, antibiotics aren't usually needed for sore throats unless it's a bacterial infection.
At Consult Pharmacy, our pharmacists will assess your symptoms and medical history to rule out any underlying issues through the Pharmacy First NHS Service. We may suggest over-the-counter products or, if necessary, provide antibiotics.
Please note, the Pharmacy First service is available for ages 5 and up.
๐๐ผ๐ผ๐ธ ๐ฎ๐ป ๐ฎ๐ฝ๐ฝ๐ผ๐ถ๐ป๐๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐น๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ป ๐บ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐ฎ๐ฏ๐ผ๐๐ ๐ก๐๐ฆ ๐ฃ๐ต๐ฎ๐ฟ๐บ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ ๐๐ถ๐ฟ๐๐ ๐ผ๐ป ๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐๐ฒ๐ฏ๐๐ถ๐๐ฒ.
If symptoms persist, it's always best to consult a GP for further evaluation.
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