Hello Ma'am,
In most cases, if your symptom presentation is not severe, we usually wait for time and good home care to take effect! :)
Explanation of result=
- If your score is 3 or higher, you need to see a doctor.
If not, I suggest you stay well hydrated and take Advil (Ibuprofen), if you don't have any contraindications, such as pregnancy, at 200mg every 4 hours if necessary (maximum of 1200mg / day). Taking Tylenol may also be an appropriate option. This will be able to alleviate pain and inflammation.
If you are taking any other medications or have any health issues, I encourage you to consult your pharmacist to check on the interaction and safety of their medications. You may also want to favor cold foods and avoid irritating ones.
Note that if symptoms persist for more than 2 weeks or if symptoms become more severe, you may very likely need antibiotic treatment.
I hope to have answered your question and good luck with the rest of the process.
Maeva Di-Re, Pharmacy Student
Supervised by Alexandre Chagnon, Pharmacist