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Prevention Tips
You can decrease exposure and spreading of the infections by following steps:- Wash your hands frequently, especially after blowing your nose or after caring for a child with a sore throat.
- If someone in your home has pharyngitis, keep his or her eating utensils and drinking glasses separate from those of other family members. Wash these objects thoroughly in hot, soapy water.
- If a toddler with pharyngitis has been chewing or sucking on toys, wash these objects thoroughly in water and disinfectant soap, then rinse well.
- Promptly dispose of any dirty tissues from runny noses and sneezes, and then wash your hands.
- Do not allow a child who has been diagnosed with strep throat to return to school or day care until he or she has been taking antibiotics for at least 24 hours and symptoms have improved.
- Avoid alcohol, smoking and caffeinated products.
Watch Out
- A lump in your neck
- Blood in saliva
- Hoarseness lasting more than two weeks
When to See Doctor
When to consult your doctor (Severe)- A sore throat that is severe or lasts longer than a week
- Difficulty swallowing
- Difficulty breathing
- Difficulty opening your mouth
- Blood in saliva or phlegm
- Frequently recurring sore throats
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