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Why Is My Throat Sore And Itchy?
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For the past 3 weeks, my throat has been very sore and itchy. My tongue is grey in the back and sometimes turns yellow. A nurse told me that my tonsils are a little swollen and red, but it is very painful. I have tried herbal teas and gargles, but I don't know if this could be a bacterial infection or virus.
For the past 3 weeks, my throat has been very sore and itchy. My tongue is grey in the back and sometimes turns yellow. A nurse told me that my tonsils are a little swollen and red, but it is very painful. I have tried herbal teas and gargles, but I don't know if this could be a bacterial infection or virus.
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Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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hellooo.....i must say that it maybe due to tonsilitis...nothing to worry....you have to drink hot water or atleast warm water..say "NO" to any cold food stuffs and cold drinks...do hot salt water gargle daily thrice...and do tongue scraping as most of the bacteria and organisms causing tonsilitis are from tongue....do it twice at morning and at night....after brushing...do chlorhexidine mouth rinse.....do it regularly and feel the difference.....be happy..!!!hope you got the reply....
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