Tag: Throat

Over-the-counter lozenges for a sore throat may be fueling superbugs

Over-the-counter lozenges for a sore throat may be fueling the rise of superbugs Non-prescriptions remedies often fail to wipe out the bacteria May strengthen bacteria and enable the species to evolve antibiotic resistance Sore throats are often caused by viruses, which antibiotics do not kill  Over-the-counter (OTC) lozenges for a sore throat may be fueling

Woman dies after TOOTHPICK punctures her throat

Woman, 50, died after a TOOTHPICK got stuck in her throat while she ate bread and salami as doctors reveal her boyfriend was initially wrongly accused of her murder The unnamed woman had been to A&E twice in five days with a sore throat Doctors suggested the feeling of something lodged was ‘all in her

Man’s throat started to ROT after he swallowed bleach

Man’s throat started to ROT after he accidentally swallowed a bleach tablet instead of painkillers: 65-year-old spent 2 weeks in intensive care breathing and eating through tubes A 65-year-old man went to hospital in Geneva complaining of throat pain  He had swallowed a tablet of bleach at home, thinking it was paracetamol The harsh chemicals