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Retropharyngeal Abscess

Home Care

pain and fever adults

pain and fever children

sore throat in adults

sore throat in children

Retropharyngeal Abscess Home Care

Home care for a retropharyngeal abscess 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 prescription medicine as directed.
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
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications for pain:

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Last Updated: Jul 8, 2009 References

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

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