If you are experiencing this symptom.
Dry throat is a common symptom, especially during cold winter days, when the air is dry and upper respiratory infections are more likely to spread.
The main causes are colds, dehydration, sleeping with your mouth open, flu, tonsillitis.
In the case of home treatment (when the condition is mild and the patient does not require hospitalization), it is recommended to drink the recommended amount of fluids, for example, warm tea - also buy special lozenges from the pharmacy, which are intended for the treatment of sore throats.
Be sure to consult a doctor if the condition does not improve and the symptom does not resolve within 1 week.
Seek immediate medical attention for severe symptoms, including:
- Severe sore throat that makes it difficult to swallow;
- Shortness of breath;
- Rash;
- Chest pain;
- Severe fatigue;
- Loud snoring at night;
- High fever.
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