Khushi Patel Khushi Patel Asked 6 months ago

What to do for severe throat pain?

I've had a really bad sore throat for the past two days, and it hurts so much to swallow or even talk. It's not getting better with hot water. What should I do for severe throat pain?

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Suresh Mani Suresh Mani Joined May 2026 5 months ago
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For severe throat pain, please don't just blindly try every internet remedy. While gargling with salt water is generally safe, anything stronger or more invasive should be avoided until you see a doctor. Severe pain could indicate an infection that needs antibiotics, not just home remedies. Always verify with a medical professional to avoid making things worse.

Vivek Sharma Vivek Sharma Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Severe throat pain? Oh no, sounds like your throat decided to go on strike! My condolences. Gargle with warm salt water like it's your new favorite beverage, and sip on warm honey-lemon tea. Try not to attempt any opera singing for now. If it feels like you're swallowing razor blades, better drag yourself to a doctor, okay?

Diya Shah Diya Shah Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago

Hey! Severe throat pain is the worst, it makes even swallowing water difficult. I swear by gargling with warm salt water several times a day. Also, honey and ginger tea is super soothing. Try to eat soft, bland foods. But if it's really bad, like you can barely talk or have a fever, please see a doctor, it could be strep or something that needs meds.

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Sneha Reddy Sneha Reddy Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

For throat pain, I usually try natural remedies first. Warm salt water gargles are excellent, and warm honey-lemon-ginger tea is very soothing. Steaming helps too. But if the pain is severe, lasts more than a couple of days, or comes with a high fever or difficulty breathing/swallowing, please go to a doctor immediately. It could be something serious like strep throat or tonsillitis.

Rohan Bhatia Rohan Bhatia Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

Severe throat pain is no joke. Immediately start gargling with warm salt water every few hours. Drink warm liquids like herbal tea with honey. Avoid anything cold, spicy, or acidic. If you have a fever, difficulty breathing or swallowing, or white spots on your tonsils, go to a doctor without delay. It could be a bacterial infection needing antibiotics.

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Manisha Patil Manisha Patil Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Ayyoo, bahut gale mein dard ho raha hai kya? It's very difficult to even swallow, haan na? Try to gargle with warm namak pani, it helps a lot. And sip on warm water with honey and ginger. Avoid cold things completely. But if it's severe and not getting better, please dikhao a doctor. Haan na?

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