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A sore throat can be uncomfortable and often signals an
oncoming cold. While home remedies may help with some types of sore throat,
it's important to note that medical treatment may be needed. A sore throat due
to strep throat, for example, usually requires antibiotic treatment in order to
prevent serious complications. In this article, we will discuss some tips that
will help you feel better with sore throat -
1. Salt water gargle
- This is considered to be one of the oldest home remedies and may help to
alleviate pain, reduce swelling and breakdown mucus. A half teaspoon of salt
dissolved in a warm cup of water will do the trick. This saline solution should
be spit out after gargling and shouldn't be swallowed or reused. Gargling once
an hour is sometimes recommended for a sore throat in cases of severe pain.
2. Rehydrate yourself
- Drinking lots of fluids can be extremely beneficial in painful episodes
of sore throat. Some people may find relief from drinking warm liquids, while
others may prefer cold liquids, which can help soothe inflamed tissue. Avoid
hot liquids, which may aggravate throat irritation. Adding 1 teaspoon of
shredded ginger along with equal parts of honey and lime juice can also soothe
itching and pain.
3. Use humidifiers -
Sometimes dry air can aggravate sore throat and using warm or cool mist
humidifiers can help by adding moisture back. However, for children, it is best
to use cool mist humidifiers. You can also consider adjusting the thermostat
since warmer air sometimes can also irritate sore throat.
4. Over-the-Counter
(OTC) Therapies - You can use over-the-counter pain medications for a sore
throat. Ibuprofen and acetaminophen tend to have the greatest
effectiveness-to-safety ratio. An anaesthetic spray can also be used for
children above three years of age and adults.
Similarly, medicated or numbing cough drops or throat
lozenges like Grether’s pastilles can be
used. These lozenges are also available in sugarfree variants like Grether’spastilles in blackcurrant flavour.
Try these simple tips to get immediate relief from the
symptoms of throat pain. Do you have a special tip that works for you every
time? Let us know in the comments below.
