Home Remedies For Sore Throat
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Sore throat is one of the most common health issues which tend to occur especially during the periods of the year when there is much cold.This health issue involves
the itchiness, irritation or at the back of your throat making it had for you to swallow. Sore throat usually come as a signal to let you know you have cold, but it can
also be a sign of a more serious disease or ailment. It is advisable for you to visit your doctor if your sore throat didn't stop after a week and also in the cases
whereby your sore throat is being accompanied by other symptoms like joint pains, rashes, breathing difficulty, bloody mucus, lump in the throat and high fever. A sore
throat is irrespective of people's ages, but the risk of sore throat is higher in some group of people like smokers, people with allergies, people with weak immune
system and in children.
Causes Of Sore Throat
Sore throat can be caused by bacterial infections, viral infections, etc
Bacterial infections that causes sore throat are:
- Whooping cough
- Diptheria
- Strep throat ( usually caused by by a bacterium named streptococcus pyogenes)
Viral Infections that causes sore throat are:
- Chicken pox
- Mononucleosis
- Measles
- Croup
- Flu
- Cold
Other Causes Of Sore throat Are:
- Muscle Strain
- Allergies
- Dry air
- Tumors
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
- Irritants
- HIV
A good hygienic practice is the best way to stay away from sore throat since it is commonly caused by bacterial and viral infections.
- Always wash your hand with soap and water especially after coughing , sneezing, before eating , after using the toilet.
- Always ensure to humidify your rooms especially when the air is dry.
- Quit Smoking.
- Avoid sharing food, cooking or drinking utensils with people.
- Stay indoors as soon as you discover your environment has been polluted.
- Avoid close contact from people smoking
Home Remedies For Sore throat
Home remedies are usually the best method to treat sore throat especially when it was caused by a viral infection. Do the below tips as directed and get rid of your sore throat immediately without buying medicines or seeing a doctor.
Lemon Juice And Water
This is a a very good home remedy for sore throat, the astringent juice from lemon shrinks the swollen throat tissues and also create an acidic environment which bacteria and viruses can't survive.
Directions
- Mix a teaspoon of lemon juice with a cup of water and gargle it very well.
Warm Water And Salt
This is one of the oldest and most effective home remedy for sore throat. Salt helps to cleanse the excess mucous and just like in the case of lemon, it also helps to to shrink swollen cells and tissues to ease of the pain.
Direction
- Heat a cup of water untill it becomes warm and not hot .
- Mix it with 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
- Gargle it thoroughly.
- Repeat this process like 2-3 times daily and wave sore throat and goodbye.
Tomato Juice
This Home Remedy is used as a temporary relief for sore throat. Tomato juice contains Lycopene which is made up of antioxidant properties which helps to get rid of sore throat.
Direction
- Get 1/2 cup of water and heat it till it becomes hot.
- Mix it with 1/2 cup of tomato juice and gargle it.
Apple Cider Vinegar Drink
Apple cider Vinegar is a very effective remedy for sore throat.Bacteria and viruses that may have given rise to sore throat won't be able to survive the acidic coating apple cider vinegar will form when taken and when mixed with honey, it helps to soothe the pains instantly.
Direction
- Add a tablespoon of salt and apple cider vinegar in a cup of warm water and gargle thoroughly.
- Mix a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar with a tablespoon of honey and drink it. You can also gargle it if you have a difficulty of swallowing.
- Repeat this processes 2-4 times daily for a faster relief.
Warm water and baking Soda
Baking soda is considered to be a very fast relieving remedy for sore throat. Baking Soda is made up of antibacterial properties which helps to kill the bacteria causing the sore throat.
Direction
- Heat a glass cup of water till it becomes warm.
- Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt and baking soda to it and stir gently .
- Have a gargle of it
Other Home Remedies Are:
- Drinking a boiled mixture of crushed ginger roots mixed with salt and water.
- Gargling a dilute hydrogen peroxide.
- Swish your mouth with a mixture of licorice with water. etc
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