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New Covid -19 transformation According to health officials, one -third of the so -called NB.1.8.1 can lead to cases.
A characteristic of this latest strain is that some people call the “razor blade throat”.
This transformation is called “Nimbus”-an estimated 37% of cases in the US over the two weeks ending June 7, the disease control and prevention centers (CDC) said.
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Nimbus looks more easily spread, but not more virus, which means it usually does not make people unhealthy Other variantsFox News Senior Medical Analyst Dr. Mark Sigel told Fox News Digital.
A characteristic of the latest Covid Strain is that some people call the “razor blade throat”. (Istock)
What is a razor blade throat?
“Many Covid subvertees have a characteristic,” Sigel said, “Nimbus” Razor-Shharp “is known to lead to a sore throat.
Patients are reporting Most painful Sore throats compare some sensitivity to swallow with razor blades or glass.
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South Carolina’s ER Physician MD Kenneth Perry agrees that the main features of each Covid Strain change and morph.
“With some variants, fever and body pain were of great importance, where other breeds have no symptoms,” he told Fox News Digital. “With a new transformation, the sore throat seems to be the most important feature again.”
“Nothing helped. It was completely sad.”
Perry said the sore throat is caused by direct infections of the throat cells, which can cause irritation.
According to Google trends, the latest spike has been found in the search for “Razor Blade Throat Kovid” and other similar Padaguch for for.
Patients are reporting the most painful sore throat, some compare sensation to razor blades or glass swallowing. (Istock)
A user in Reddit has said that the “razor blade throat” is an exact description of their symptoms.
“I know it, it is (I) how to explain it to people. Like swallowing razor blades or glass slices,” the user wrote.
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“Nothing helped. It was completely sad.”
Another Reddit users have written that they have a four -time Kovid, and each time he suffered a sharp, painful throat.
Other reasons
A severe sore throat means blaming the kovid, or this is not a completely new feature.
Pharyngitis – a medical term of sore throat – can have various causes. Bacterial infections, allergies and Acid reflux Can everyone contribute to throat pain, experts say.
“Pharazitis, or sore throat, is a common filtration with many viral infections,” Perry Fox News told Digital. “Although approximately 20% of sore throat caused Some bacteriaMost are caused by viruses such as Kovid. “
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Treatment of throat pain depends on the cause, which is why it is important to consult a health professional DiagnosisThe doctor agrees.
Perry said treatment for pharyngitis is usually a mixture of classic remedies and medicine.
“The treatment of sore throat and cough is the treatment,” he told Fox News Digital. “Inflammatory ations such as ibuprofen or napoxen can also help improve symptoms.”
Experts suggest that drinking soothing liquids such as tea with lemon and honey helps dry, scratched throat. (Istock)
Bacterial infections require antibiotics, but the treatment for acid reflux is as simple as an over-the-counter antioxid.
“Patients may have trouble keeping hydration or trouble .The taking a. The pain in the throat can help with their symptoms, which can lead to dehydration, ”Perry warned.
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“A mixture of ½ tbsp salt to 1 cup of water reduces inflammation and irritation in your throat,” the Cleveland Clinic said.
Siegel said that lozenzes, gargling, staying as hydrated and numb of the throat helps everyone to soothe the symptoms.
