A sharp sore throat can get us at any time, regardless of what the weather is outside. A sore throat is most often associated with viral or bacterial infections. What is good for a sore throat and what natural methods should you use? Treatment methods for an irritated, red throat are very different and can significantly alleviate unpleasant ailments. It is worth knowing especially home remedies for a sore throat that have been used for many years. How do overcome even a strong sore throat with them?
A sore throat most often occurs during a cold or strep throat. However, the reasons why the throat hurts are… much more. This sore throat is so irritated that it often becomes more and more scratchy every hour, and the red throat becomes more and more color. The cause of such a consequence is usually a viral infection - cold or aforementioned angina. Usually, a sore throat goes away by itself, but it is worth helping with home methods to reduce the symptoms and unpleasant feelings in the throat. However, a sore throat associated with bacteria requires ... professional treatment with antibiotics. What else is a sore throat related to? Typically this is:
- pharyngitis - most often located behind the mouth,
- laryngitis - occurs in the upper respiratory tract,
- tonsillitis - swelling of the tonsils and their redness, most often at the back of the mouth (soft tissue).
A sore throat after swallowing also occurs due to:
- cold,
- mononucleosis,
- chicken pox,
- measles.
Fortunately, there are ways to relieve a sore throat that will help ease the unpleasant sensations associated with it. How to treat a sore throat with them?
How To Treat A Sore Throat? In the case of this method, home remedies for coughing, which are most often caused by poorly moistening the rooms, will also work. It is worth taking care of the humidity in the room and ventilating it as often as possible. You need to find a good way to help moisturize your throat - like hanging wet towels on the radiator. You may also be tempted to invest in an air humidifier. What else can moisturize the throat? Home remedies for the runny nose are often effective - such as drinking plenty of water, even when you don't feel thirsty. Water moisturizes the mucous membranes, relieving pharyngitis. Remember that moisturizing not only heals the throat but also cough and runny nose!
There are many ways to deal with a sore throat, but airing the rooms should always come first. A severe sore throat will not happen as often if you ventilate the room for at least 15 minutes a day. Of course, in order for the methods for the throat to be as effective as possible, you need to stay in… another room while ventilating.
Home remedies for a sore throat are often home remedies for coughing - both ailments are often closely related. What will help in both cases? These are i.a. interesting "potions" with which you can ... gargle a sore throat. But, how can gargling provide relief from a sore throat after swallowing? Well, thanks to them, you can moisturize the mucosa and rinse a large part of the bacteria "residing" in food debris or exfoliated epithelium. Used about 4 times a day, they will significantly reduce even a strong sore throat. You can even use them… during pregnancy! What to gargle a sore throat with? Herbs will be the best - because they have a disinfecting and anti-inflammatory effect, eliminating swelling around the mucosa:
- chamomile,
- sage,
- thyme,
- Plantain,
- marjoram.
Pour about 1/2 cup of boiling water over a bag of dried herbs.
Infuse it all for 15 minutes and gargle.
You might as well use gargling… baking soda. Just dissolve 1 teaspoon of baking soda in a glass of warm water. Such a rinse will have an astringent and soothing effect. However, try to rinse your throat with it gently and not for too long so as not to irritate your throat even more! Soda rinses are good, home remedies for a sore throat - but even such good natural methods can, when used too forcefully, cause more harm than relief. So remember to use these throat remedies with caution. Also, try to make sure that the rinses do not differ from the body temperature!
How To Treat A Sore Throat? Home remedies for a runny nose or sore throat always revolve around ... hydration of the body. So if you don't like a gargle, keeping your throat hydrated is the way to go! For this purpose, it is imperative that you consume about 3 liters of fluid each day, approximating your body temperature. Of course, it does not have to be water or herbal tea alone - even ... soups will work just as well. Jelly is also a great solution, which will soothe irritated mucosa. What other treatments and moisturizing options are there? Reach for:
a) honey - it will help to fight bacteria quickly. In combination with warm milk, it will cope with infection, and by the way ... it tastes good! It is worth reaching especially for honeydew, linden, or buckwheat honey. If you want to add honey to tea, remember the most important rule - never add it to a hot drink! Wait for the tea to cool - this is the only way to benefit from all the beneficial properties of honey.
b) raspberry tea or juice - these are very good methods for the throat, which were already used by our grandmothers. Not only are they great at sore throats, they also fight fever and cough symptoms! Why do they work so well? Well, raspberries contain a lot of salicylates that act like ... Aspirin! Remember that this substance can cause allergies - if you are allergic, be careful with it.
c) herbal teas - perfect support for a sick throat. It is worth trying linden or lanceolate plantain, which have a soothing and protective effect. You can also opt for the anti-inflammatory Echinacea or sage. Besides these herbs, there are also rosemary, chamomile, and thyme. How to prepare an infusion of herbs?
- Pour 2 tablespoons of selected herbs with boiling water.
- Brew the whole thing covered (about 15 minutes).
You can drink this "magic mixture" up to 4 times a day. However, if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, be sure to consult your doctor and ask him what preparations or specific herbs you can use. It is worth knowing that some herbs can cause uterine contractions too often - this is why doctors often advise against using them during pregnancy (especially in the first trimester).
Remember that…
In the event of no improvement or deterioration of your health, be sure to see a doctor as soon as possible! The above tips are traditional home treatments, not medical science backed by research. Therefore, using them cannot be an alternative to using standard medical services and medical consultations!
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