Red Throat
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Red Throat Treatment
Treatment for a red throat may include:
Rest
Drink plenty of liquids.
Antibiotics:
To treat
bacterial pharyngitis
Acetaminophen
for pain
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications
for pain:
Ibuprofen
Naproxen
Ketoprofen
Take nonprescription medication for
sore throat
:
Sore throat
sprays
Sore throat
lozenges
For more information:
Bacterial pharyngitis treatment
Epiglottitis treatment
Influenza treatment
Mononucleosis treatment
Peritonsillar abscess treatment
Tonsillitis treatment
Thrush treatment
Viral pharyngitis treatment
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Red Throat Underlying Cause
Related Conditions
Acute mononucleosis
Peritonsillar abscess
Pharyngitis
Retropharyngeal abscess
Strep throat
Tonsillitis
Strep Throat Checkup
Flu Checkup
Sore throat
Swollen glands (neck)
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Last Updated: Feb 11, 2009
Authors:
Stephen J. Schueler, MD
;
John H. Beckett, MD
;
D. Scott Gettings, MD
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