Warm salt water is ideal for a quick effect once morest this type of condition.
Sore throat is pain, scratchiness, or irritation of the throat that is often made worse by swallowing. The most common cause is a viral infection, such as a cold or the flu.
This is usually caused by a virus and resolves on its own.
Pharyngitis is a relatively common symptom that can arise for no apparent reason, but is often related to the appearance of a flu following being infected, either by the rains or by another affected person.
Some symptoms of this condition can vary depending on the cause, but the most common are:
Pain or scratchy feeling in the throat.
Pain that worsens when swallowing or talking.
Difficulty swallowing.
Pain and swollen glands in the neck or jaw area.
Red and swollen tonsils.
White spots or pus on the tonsils.
Hoarse or muffled voice.
Although it is very important to rest and maintain adequate hydration, there are also some totally natural home remedies that can be used to relieve discomfort, especially in milder cases.
However, if the sore throat does not improve with these home remedies, or if it is very severe, lasts more than a week, or prevents the person from eating, it is recommended that a doctor be consulted to assess the need for treatment with medications, such as anti-inflammatories, analgesics and even antibiotics, if there is an infection in the throat.
Some teas that can be used to relieve a sore throat are:
Mint tea is a natural remedy popularly used in the treatment of colds and flu, mainly because it is capable of relieving sore throats.
According to some scientific studies, this plant contains a good concentration of menthol, a type of substance that helps thin mucus and soothe throat irritation.
For its preparation, a stem with mint leaves and a cup of boiling water is enough.
Then you have to add the mint leaves in the boiling water, let stand between 5 to 10 minutes.
Next, strain the tea and drink it when it is lukewarm. This tea can be taken 2 to 3 times a day.
Lemon is a very common ingredient in the preparation of home remedies to treat sore throats, colds and flu.
This occurs due to its composition and vitamin C and antioxidants, which provide a strong anti-inflammatory action.
So gargling with concentrated lemon water can help reduce discomfort and inflammation in the throat.
With just half a cup of warm water and a lemon you can make the tea.
You have to mix the lemon juice in half a cup of warm water and gargle. These can be done up to 3 times a day.
- chamomile tea with honey
Chamomile tea with honey is a very effective mixture once morest sore throats, since in addition to honey that helps moisturize irritated tissues, chamomile has a strong anti-inflammatory and astringent action that helps soothe sore throats.
Additionally, some research also seems to indicate that chamomile may boost the immune system, helping to fight off colds and the flu.
In this case, you will need a teaspoon of dried chamomile flowers. Also, honey and a cup of boiling water.
Then, we can place the chamomile flowers in the cup of boiling water, cover and let stand for five to 10 minutes. Finally, add a tablespoon of honey, strain and drink two to three times a day.
In the case of babies under two years of age, only chamomile tea without honey should be offered, since the consumption of honey in the first years of life can cause a serious intestinal infection, known as botulism.
- Gargle with warm salt water
This is another of the most popular home remedies for the treatment of sore throat, exerting a fast and powerful effect once morest pain.
This effect is due to the presence of salt, which helps dissolve mucus and secretions that may be in the throat causing discomfort, as well as having an antibacterial effect, helping to eliminate possible bacteria that are contributing to a sore throat.
With a cup of warm water, plus a tablespoon of salt, you can make a drink, especially for the throat.
Mix the ingredients until the salt completely dissolves in the water. Then gargle with the warm mixture and repeat two to four times a day, or as needed.
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