Soothing a Sore Throat: Sonder Online Urgent Care

Understanding a Sore Throat: A sore throat can be caused by various factors, including viral infections (such as the common cold or flu), bacterial infections (like strep throat), allergies, irritants (such as smoke or pollution), or dry air. It typically presents as pain, scratchiness, or irritation in the throat.

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Symptom Management: At Sonder Online Urgent Care, we understand the discomfort of a sore throat. Our healthcare providers can recommend over-the-counter pain relievers, throat lozenges, and soothing drinks like warm tea with honey to alleviate symptoms and ease discomfort.

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Home Remedies: In addition to medical treatment, there are several home remedies you can try to soothe a sore throat. Gargling with warm salt water, staying hydrated with plenty of fluids, using a humidifier to add moisture to the air, and avoiding irritants like cigarette smoke can all help promote healing.

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When to Seek Help: While most sore throats will improve with self-care measures, there are situations where medical attention is necessary. If your sore throat is severe, persists for more than a week, is accompanied by a high fever, swollen glands, or difficulty swallowing or breathing, it's important to contact Sonder Online Urgent Care for further evaluation.

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Prevention: To prevent the occurrence of sore throats, it's important to practice good hygiene habits, such as washing your hands regularly, avoiding close contact with sick individuals, and staying up to date on vaccinations (such as the flu shot).