Sore Throat

Introduction Sore throats can be caused by various factors. Therefore, the duration until the symptoms subside also differs. In most cases the sore throat is caused by a viral or bacterial infection. However, they can also be caused by allergies, burns, acid burping or in rare cases by tumours. Sore throats that persist for more … Duration of sore throat – what is normal?

Duration of medication intake Freely available medications such as lozenges for sore throats should generally not be taken for more than 3 days. If there is no improvement after this period, a doctor should be consulted. Ibuprofen and paracetamol can be taken regularly for the first 3 to 5 days for sore throats. Care should … Duration of medication intake | Duration of sore throat – what is normal?