Most sore throats are caused by viral infections which do not normally respond to antibiotics. If you come down with a sore throat, what can you do to relieve the symptoms? "While you may want the doctor to write a prescription for an antibiotic, these drugs are useless against viruses. However, viral sore throats are painful and can impact eating, swallowing and talking," states Lisa Chavis, R.Ph., author of Ask Your Pharmacist in an email correspondence. "Only about 10 percent of sore throats can be relieved via a prescription, so once the doctor has ruled out a bacterial infection, I often recommend that patients let the virus run its course and do some simple things to ease the suffering and make themselves more comfortable."
Sunday, May 25 2025
Symptoms of Allergies to Airborne Substances
Sunday, May 25 2025. Allergy Symptoms
The signs and symptoms of a reaction airborne allergens are familiar to many.
Tuesday, November 14 2023
Allergic Rhinitis Associated With Impaired Sleep Quality
Tuesday, November 14 2023. Allergy Symptoms
Patients with allergic rhinitis, such as that caused by hay fever and other allergies, have more difficulty sleeping and more sleep disorders than those without allergies, according to a report in the September 18, 2006 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, a theme issue on sleep.
Friday, April 7 2023
Nasal Allergies Affect Quality of Life, Job Performance
Friday, April 7 2023. Allergy Symptoms
Most nasal-allergy patients suffer with symptoms year-around that significantly affect their quality of life and performance on the job, consequences that are mostly ignored in the management of allergy patients, according to a survey of patients and healthcare providers.
Monday, January 30 2023
Is Your Cough Allergy-Related?
Monday, January 30 2023. Allergy Symptoms
Allergies may be the cause of your lingering, nagging cough. A cough is the body's way of ridding mucus and foreign particles, such as allergens or postnasal drip, from the throat and respiratory tract. Coughing is a common symptom of seasonal allergic rhinitis, also known as hayfever, and it is the most common respiratory symptom for which patients seek medical attention, according to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI).
