How to treat/prevent sore throat?

If you are working this sore throat is embarrassing, you have to control it as long as if you can, like me, I think I consumed about 10 menthol candy a day just to control my cough causes of sore throat, I was very careful when my throat itching. It was 2 weeks before it gone, I take medicine for cough and for cold, and there is time that I got nosebleed because of heavy sneezing.


Several conditions can cause a sore throat.

• Common cold, and viral infection like, Infection of the voice box (laryngitis). 
• Mononucleosis a viral infection that tends to cause a persistent sore throat. mumps, herpangina, and influenza.
• Bacterial infection may also cause sore throat. Like, Strep throat, which usually does not occur with congestion or a cough. 
• An inflammation or infection of the tonsils (tonsillitis) and sometimes the adenoids (adenoiditis). Inflammation of the epiglottis (epiglottitis). 
• Inflammation of the uvula (uvulitis).

SIGN AND SYMPTOMS:

• Common infections causing a sore throat may result in other signs and symptoms, as well. They may include:
• Fever Chills Cough Runny nose Sneezing Body aches Headache Nausea or vomiting.
• Throat irritation from low humidity, smoking, air pollution, yelling, or nasal drainage down the back of the throat (postnasal drip).
• Breathing through the mouth when you have allergies or a stuffy nose.
• Stomach acid that backs up into the throat, which may be a symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Although GERD often occurs with heartburn,
• An acid taste in the mouth, or a cough, sometimes a sore throat is the only symptom.
• An injury to the back of the throat, such as a cut or puncture from falling with a pointed object in the mouth.
• Chronic fatigue syndrome, a condition that causes extreme tiredness.

TREATMENT:

• Treatment for a sore throat depends on the cause.
• You may be able to use home treatment to obtain relief. Because viral illnesses are the most common cause of a sore throat.
• Do not to use antibiotics to treat them. Antibiotics do not alter the course of viral infections. Unnecessary use of an antibiotic exposes you to the risks of an allergic reaction and antibiotic side effects, such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, rashes, and yeast infections. Antibiotics also may kill beneficial bacteria and encourage the development of dangerous antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

How Are Sore Throats With Colds Treated?

Although there is no cure for a sore throat caused by a cold virus, there are ways to help you feel more comfortable. Drinking warm liquids, gargling with warm salt water, sucking on ice chips, or taking an over-the-counter medicine may relieve symptoms of pain or fever. When you are sick with a cold, it is also important to get enough rest, eat a healthy diet, and drink plenty of fluids.


Can Medications Relieve Symptoms of a Sore Throat With a Cold?

• Over-the-counter cold medications may relieve cold and sore throat symptoms. However, the benefits of these drugs are minimal. Some cold medications include:
• Pain relievers, such as acetaminophen and ibuprofen and naproxen, to relieve the aches and pains of a cold and sore throat. (Aspirin should not be given to children because of its link to Reye's syndrome, a disorder that can cause brain damage and death.)
• Sore throat sprays and lozenges to soothe your throat and numb the throat pain temporarily. (Lozenges should not be given to young children) Decongestant nasal sprays to relieve a sore throat caused by postnasal drip, nasal drainage that runs down your throat. (Be sure to stop using nasal decongestant sprays after three days, or you may have an increase in congestion when you stop them.)

PREVENTION:
Several ways to help reduce your risk from sore throat.

• Drink enough fluids to prevent dehydration. Wash your hands often, especially when you are around people who are sick.
• Identify and avoid irritants, such as smoke, fumes, or yelling, that cause a sore throat.
• Do not smoke or use other tobacco products and avoid exposure to second-hand smoke.
• Avoid contact with people who have strep throat. If you have mononucleosis, do not share eating or drinking utensils to prevent spreading the virus to others.
• A brief kiss on the lips is not likely to spread mono; it is spread when saliva from an infected person enters another person's mouth.

What food to avoid when you have a sore throat?

• Dry foods, any food that is hard to swallow can irritate your throat. Like popcorn, dry cereals, and raw fruits and vegetables. However, you can make these foods easier to consume by soaking dry cereals in milk and cooking fruits and vegetables or putting them through a blender.
• Tart and Acidic food, Because individuals undergoing cancer treatments sometimes develop sore throats, avoid citrus fruit juices such as orange juice, pickled foods, lemons and limes, and foods prepared using vinegar.
• Spicy or Highly seasoned food, Avoid spicy or highly seasoned foods when you have a sore throat. Spices which may irritate a sore throat include chilli powder, cloves, curry, hot sauces, nutmeg, and pepper. Instead, use milder herbs, such as basil, thyme, and oregano.
• Alcohol and caffeine will both irritate a sore throat; avoid alcoholic beverages, caffeinated soda, and coffee, mouthwashes which contain alcohol. Instead, drink water, which will help keep your throat moist and prevent illness-related dehydration.
• Fried foods often have a hard, crisp texture that makes them hard to swallow.  Try simmering meats in broth, eating hearty soups, or getting at least some of your protein from egg-based dishes.
• Avoid too hot or too cold foods such as Popsicle can, it can also make your symptoms worse, instead take hot foods, such as soups or broths, cool off before you eat them.

Sore throats can be painful and annoying. Fortunately, most sore throats are caused by a minor illness and go away without medical treatment.

Source: WebMD. Mayo clinic. Livestronges.