A sore throat especially pharyngitis is a common problem in Indian patients, especially in children. Tonsillitis is also an important infection. To prevent these diseases, following the ordinary steps will help. Especially during winter use only hot water for brushing the teeth and gargling the throat. If one is having a geyser use it effectively.
This prevents infection of throat effectively. After giving this advice, my patients rarely get throat infections. After going to toilet, wash the hands with hand wash and gargle the mouth thrice so that any faecalis bacteria entered the mouth can be washed of to a major extent. These two steps will prevent pharyngitis and also tonsillitis to a major extent. Share your thoughts on preventing sore throat.