Pharyngitis - viral
Treatment:
There is no specific treatment for viral pharyngitis. Self-care measures include gargling with warm salt water (one half-teaspoon of salt in a glass of warm water) several times a day, and taking pain relievers. However note that antiseptic lozenges and sprays may aggravate this condition rather than provide relief.
Expectations (prognosis):
The symptoms usually resolve themselves within a week to 10 days.
Complications:
Calling your health care provider:
Call for an appointment with your health care provider if symptoms persist longer than expected, or if symptoms do not improve with self-care measures.
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