Content

• Steps
• Part 1 of 4: Home Remedies for Sore Throat Relief
• Part 2 of 4: Common Treatments for Sore Throat
• Part 3 of 4: Foods to Avoid if Sore Throat Persists
• Part 4 of 4: Signs that you need medical attention
• Tips
• Warnings

Sore throat is extremely unpleasant, but fortunately, it usually goes away quickly. You can get rid of it with home remedies. However, if the pain persists for more than 3 days, you should see a doctor, as a serious infectious disease may be the cause.

Steps

Part 1 of 4: Home Remedies for Sore Throat Relief

1. 1 Gargle to relieve swelling and discomfort. Mix 1 teaspoon of salt with 200 ml of warm water. Put the solution in your mouth, tilt your head back slightly, gargle thoroughly, then spit it out into the sink. Try to gargle every hour. After the procedure, rinse your mouth with water to avoid any unpleasant aftertaste.
   • Optional: Pour 1 teaspoon of lemon juice or vinegar into a glass of water and gargle as usual. Not swallow!
2. 2 Use over-the-counter lozenges to relieve pain. Many lozenges (lozenges, lozenges) that you can buy at the pharmacy contain medicinal herbs, lemon or honey, and analgesics.
   • Some effective medications, such as Septolete, contain a local anesthetic that will "freeze" the throat, thus relieving pain.
   • Avoid using anesthetic lozenges for more than three days, as anesthetics can mask serious bacterial infections, such as strep throat, that need medical attention.
3. 3 Use throat sprays. Like lozenges, throat sprays can help relieve pain by "freezing" the lining of your throat. Follow the dosage instructions and check with your doctor or pharmacist if the sprays can be used with other drugs or treatments.
4. 4 Use a warm compress. From the inside, the pain can be alleviated with warm tea, lozenges, or spray, but why not work on the outside as well? Apply a warm compress to your throat. This can be a warm heating pad, a bottle of warm water, or a cloth soaked in warm water.
5. 5 Make a compress from chamomile. Brew a few chamomile tea bags (or brew 1 tablespoon of dried chamomile flowers in 1-2 cups of boiling water and let it brew). When the infusion is cool enough not to burn to the touch, soak a clean towel in it, wring it out, and place it on your throat. Leave it on for 30–45 minutes and repeat several times a day if necessary.
6. 6 Make a mixture of sea salt and water. Mix 2 cups sea salt with 5-6 tablespoons of warm water to make a moist but not wet mixture. Place it in the middle of a clean kitchen towel, fold the towel lengthwise and wrap around your neck. Cover with another dry towel. You can keep the compress as long as you like.
7. 7 Use humidifiers or steam. Warm or cold steam from a humidifier can soothe your throat. But do not overdo it, or your room will become unpleasantly cold or damp.
   • Try breathing over the steam using hot water and a towel. Bring 2-3 cups of water to a boil and remove from heat. (Optional: you can brew chamomile, ginger or lemon tea in water.) Let the water sit for 5 minutes and cool slightly. Place your hand over the steam to check if it is too hot. Pour water into a large bowl, cover your head with a clean kitchen towel, and lean over the bowl. Inhale the vapor deeply through your mouth and nose for 5-10 minutes. Repeat the procedure as needed.
8. 8 Take acetaminophen or ibuprofen. To relieve pain, you can take paracetamol or ibuprofen at the dosage indicated in the instructions. Do not give aspirin to anyone under the age of 20, as it can cause a serious condition called Reye's syndrome.

Part 2 of 4: Common Treatments for Sore Throat

1. 1 Get plenty of rest. If possible, try to sleep during the day, and go to bed at your usual time in the evening. It's good if you can get 11-13 hours of sleep a day until the symptoms go away.
2. 2 Wash and disinfect your hands often. It's no secret that our hands are home to many bacteria. We touch our face and other objects with our hands, which increases the likelihood of the spread of bacteria. If you have a sore throat or a cold, wash your hands often to prevent the transmission of bacteria.
3. 3 Drink plenty of fluids, especially water. Water helps to thin the phlegm in the throat, and the warm liquid can also soothe irritation. The body needs enough water to fight infection and sore throat more effectively.
   • Men should drink 3 liters (13 glasses) of water per day, women should drink 2.2 liters (9 glasses) of water per day.
   • Drink warm chamomile or ginger tea to soften your throat.
   • Make a hot drink with manuka honey, lemon, and water. If you can't find Manuka honey, use regular honey.
   • Sports drinks, which are rich in electrolytes, can help your body replenish salt, sugar, and other minerals it needs to fight sore throat.
4. 4 Take a shower every morning and evening. Frequent hot showers will help refresh your body, and the steam will relieve sore throat.
5. 5 Take vitamin C. Vitamin C acts as an antioxidant, protecting cells from free radical damage. Free radicals are compounds that are formed when the body converts food into energy.The scientific evidence for whether vitamin C can help with sore throat is controversial, but it certainly won't hurt. So you can safely accept it.
   • Antioxidant-rich foods include green tea, blueberries, cranberries, beans, beans, artichokes, prunes, apples, pecans, and more.
6. 6 Make garlic tea. Garlic is a natural antibiotic, so this tea can help.
   • Cut some fresh garlic into small pieces.
   • Place the garlic chunks in a mug. Fill with water.
   • Place the cup in the microwave for two minutes.
   • Take out the cup. Remove the garlic chunks from the cup.
   • Place a tea bag in boiling water (it is better to use flavored tea, such as vanilla, to kill the smell of garlic).
   • Add honey or other sweetener (to taste).
   • Have a drink. Don't worry, the tea bag and sweetener will make it taste good. You can make as many cups as you like.

Part 3 of 4: Foods to Avoid if Sore Throat Persists

1. 1 Avoid dairy products if they make you feel worse. Studies have not found a relationship between dairy consumption and the amount of sputum. However, some people feel more mucus builds up in their sore throat after consuming dairy products. You can try eating yogurt or a slice of cheese, or drinking a glass of milk. If your throat hurts more or there is more phlegm in your throat, eat less milk until you recover.
2. 2 Avoid foods with too much sugar, such as muffins or brownies. Processed foods that are high in sugar and low in nutritional value will not provide the body with the vitamins and minerals it needs for health. Dry, crumbly sweets are even worse, as they can irritate the throat and be difficult to swallow.
   • If you want something sweet, use fruit or smoothies. Try warm oatmeal for breakfast.
   • Creamy soup or warm broth can also help you feel better.
3. 3 Avoid cold foods and cold drinks. Don't let the coolness in your throat from cold drinks or ice cream fool you: you need warmth. It is best to drink warm drinks like tea. If you just want water, try to drink it warm or at least at room temperature.
4. 4 Try not to eat citrus fruits. Fruits like oranges, lemons, or limes, and tomatoes (although not citrus fruits) can make your sore throat worse. It is best to drink grape or apple juice, which is just as pleasant and refreshing, but contains less acid.

Part 4 of 4: Signs that you need medical attention

1. 1 If your sore throat lasts more than three days, see your doctor. Better to be safe than sorry. The doctor will examine your throat, listen for other complaints, refer you for tests if necessary, and hopefully put you on the path to a quick recovery.
2. 2 Pay attention to whether you have signs of acute streptococcal pharyngitis. Most likely, the throat just hurts. However, this pain could be a sign of strep throat or another potentially dangerous infection. Here are the symptoms that may indicate streptococcal pharyngitis:
   • severe and sudden sore throat without the usual signs of a cold (cough, sneeze, runny nose, etc.);
   • a body temperature above 38.3 ° C (a lower temperature usually means a viral infection, not streptococcus);
   • swollen lymph nodes in the neck;
   • white or yellow spots on the lining of the throat and tonsils;
   • bright red throat or dark red spots on the back of the palate;
   • scarlet spots in the neck or other parts of the body.
3. 3 See if you have symptoms of mononucleosis. Mononucleosis is caused by the Epstein-Barr virus and usually occurs in adolescents and young people, as most adults are immune to this virus. Symptoms include:
   • high fever, 38.3–40 ° C, with concomitant chills;
   • sore throat, white spots on the tonsils;
   • swollen tonsils, swollen lymph nodes throughout the body;
   • headache, fatigue and lack of strength;
   • pain in the upper left side of the abdomen, near the spleen. If your spleen hurts, see your doctor right away as it could mean a ruptured spleen.

Tips

• Try to speak less. This will help relax your throat. Conversation is an additional strain on your throat and voice.
• Measure the temperature every 24 hours. If at any point it exceeds 38 ° C, call your doctor, as high fever can be a sign of a viral or bacterial infection such as mononucleosis.
• Take ibuprofen or another pain reliever. Not give these drugs, especially aspirin, to children without talking to a doctor. In children, taking aspirin can lead to Reye's syndrome.
• Avoid drinking too much alcohol to avoid weakening your immune system.
• Get enough sleep.
• You may feel better if you chew on a piece of fresh ginger.
• Drink elderflower tea. It perfectly helps with diseases of the throat, bronchi and lungs.
• Cough drops can also dull pain a little.
• Try sucking on mints or chewing mints.

Warnings

• Do not smoke cigarettes or cigars.
• Avoid soda and other high sugar drinks. An exception is ginger ale, as ginger has anti-inflammatory properties and can provide relief to your sore throat and swollen tonsils.