The first step in treating any heavy metal toxicity is to identify the toxic elements and begin the removal process. The easiest screening process is a Hair Analysis. Additional testing involves the use of chelating drugs along with a 24-hour urine collection to determine levels of heavy metals.
1 Dr Mike Smith is a former GP and co-chair of the Patients Association. 2  Says paracetamol should be used for a sore throat but not ibuprofen. 3  Ibuprofen is an anti-inflammatory so dampens the body's immune defense.  Inflammation such as a red throat is the body's way of fighting a virus.
NSAIDs, such as ibuprofen, can be used to help with the pain. Topical lidocaine may also help. Strep throat is typically treated with antibiotics, such as either penicillin or amoxicillin. It is unclear if steroids are useful in acute pharyngitis, other than possibly in severe cases.