Posts Tagged ‘sore’
What Is Strep Throat? What Is Sore Throat?
Strep throat is a sore throat caused by bacteria known as Streptococcus pyogenes, or group A streptococcus. Sore throat is a term for any situation where the throat feels scratchy, tender, and possibly painful. Strep throat is a type of sore throat. Sore throat may be caused by bacteria or viruses, while strep throat is only caused by bacteria. The term strep throat is more commonly used in the USA and Canada, compared to other English speaking countries.
Licorice Gargle Reduces Sore Throat After Surgery
Gargling with a licorice solution can help reduce postoperative sore throat a common and painful complication of anesthesia in patients undergoing surgery, reports a study in the July issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia, official journal of the International Anesthesia Research Society (IARS). Patients who gargled with licorice before surgery had fewer problems with postoperative sore throat and cough, according to the new study by Dr.
Vitamin B12 identified As An Effective Canker Sore Therapy, Study Suggests
Physicians have discovered that a nightly dose of vitamin B12 is a simple, effective and low risk therapy to prevent Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis, better known as “canker sores.” According to the lead researcher, “the frequency of RAS is as much as 25 percent in the general population.”



