Amarachi Okeh Specialists in ear, nose and throat treatment have cautioned Nigerians against the taking of sore throat for granted, noting that the health condition should be promptly and appropriately treated at all times They stressed that if untreated or poorly treated, sore throat can lead to the damage of organs of the body like …
Specialists in ear, nose and throat treatment have cautioned Nigerians against the taking of sore throat for granted, noting that the health condition should be promptly and appropriately treated at all times
Lozenges, they said, are like sweets, adding that they can only provide temporary relief and do not help treat the organism that causes sore throat. Chime, an Enugu-based ENT specialist, noted that there are several causes of sore throat, adding that it is a health condition that should be treated based on the cause.
She also noted that cancerous growth can also cause a person to suffer a sore throat adding that “if such cancer is not treated early, it can spread to other parts of the body like the lungs, brain, and kidney and thus damage them. Also speaking with PUNCH HealthWiae, Dr. Afolabi, explained that the organism that attacks the tonsils which causes sore throat can also attack the heart valves hence the need to ensure the health condition is promptly and properly treated.
The experts urged Nigerians to always ensure they see the right experts for the treatment of sore throat and stop using traditional medication to treat the health condition.
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