Throat infection, over the counter remedies

[LumiereLady]

please!? My throat is really sore, hurts whenever I swallow, been spraying with chloraseptic, gargling with bucalcep, and cleaning with listerine. I believe it is an allergic reaction because not 2 days ago I was cleaning a really dirty, dusty, old classroom. It really hurts. I think it is an infection cuz there are a bunch of lumps and a few white spots. I'm a teacher, and classes begin next wednesday! I need to be healthy by then! please help!

[Mustbe]

Get you some Secrets,,,,they work great,Hope you get better soon.

[beentheredonethat]

First of all if it is an "infection" nothing over the counter is going to work. An antibiotic is the only thing that will clear-up an infection and from your description of symptoms, it sounds to me as though you may have Strep Throat! Forget the listerine and gargle w/warm salt water several times daily. (the Listrine can actually add to the irritation you are already experiancing). You don't say if you are running a tempererature or have any other allergic symptoms ie; runny nose,itchy eyes,etc.My bet would be strep throat. See your Dr.

[datoli]

consulting a physician is always best.if you don't have any other serious health problems you can try this.althrocin 250 mg twice a day for three days.gargle with hot water mixed with lemon juice, brush your teeth with table salt(table salt is far better than tooth paste) atleast twice a day.