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Mononucleosis

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pain and fever adults

pain and fever children

sore throat in adults

sore throat in children

Mononucleosis Home Care

Home care for mononucleosis includes:

Avoid alcohol.
Stop smoking.
Avoid exposure to secondary smoke.
Drink plenty of liquids.
Soothe the throat with apple juice, warm soup or hard candy.
Take nonprescription medication for sore throat:

Sore throat sprays
Sore throat lozenges

Gargle with warm salt water.
Place a vaporizer or nebulizer in the bedroom at night.
Acetaminophen for pain
Ibuprofen for pain

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Last Updated: Oct 31, 2007 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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