ever got sore throat?

Sore throat and other symptoms

Viruses are the most common cause of sore throat. A sore throat caused by a cold virus usually resolves in one to two weeks without treatment. On the other hand, a sore throat caused by the streptococcus bacterium (strep throat) should be treated with antibiotics to prevent damage to the heart valves. Generally, streptococcus bacteria cause a more severe sore throat and a higher fever than viral sore throats. Sneezing, runny nose, and cough more frequently accompany sore throats due to a cold virus, rather than streptococcus infections. Sometimes, a throat culture is necessary to establish the cause of the sore throat.

Medications that are available OTC for the temporary relief of sore throat due to the common cold usually contain anesthetics such as benzocaine and dyclonine or menthol and come in the form of lozenges, gargles, and sprays. Children often prefer Popsicles, ice cream, yogurt, pudding, smoothies, or other cool/soft foods in lieu of traditional medications. Aside from their analgesic effects, these foods also provide some nutritional benefit.

p/s: out of blue, i got this.. again! i've just fully recovered last week, and it came again now. camane ni.. exam is coming up tow. please go away plz.. with high body tempt lg.. dmm kah? plzzz dont.. ayh used to remind me to consume enough water everyday. aduhai, been so bz with study lately. i ignore that for my body. see what happen.. since i've been distracted with the sore throat a lot today, hehe i went back early. skip dr. khaled ibrahim's class.. sorry doc, i love your teaching so much, but i HAVE to skip today. hoping that i'll have enough strength to look at Anatomy tonight.