Sore throat

sore throat

A sore throat is a common condition that can have many causes: from viruses, through infections and bacteria, and in some cases it can even be cancer. Carefully observe the course of the disease and if a chronic sore throat goes to the doctor. There are a number of home-made methods that alleviate the annoying sore throat.

What is a sore throat?

A sore throat is a common condition that can be a consequence of many factors. Symptoms that accompany the infection are: increased body temperature, pain, cough, runny nose, often muscle aches and general breakdown. Although the sore throat is associated mainly with colds or angina, it can also accompany other ailments such as scarlet fever, gingivitis, measles or smallpox.

A sore throat sometimes makes work difficult and, in addition to discomfort, worsens well-being. The disease is not pleasant; therefore, we always look for the best treatment method. The pace of today's life does not allow us to lie down in bed and recover from ordinary colds.

Causes of sore throat

In the vast majority of cases, as much as 90%, pharyngitis is caused by viruses such as influenza, parainfluenza, coronavirus, adenovirus and many others. The most common cause of pharyngitis is bacteria.

Other factors that can cause sore throat:

• measles,
• infectious mononucleosis,
• Chickenpox,
• pharyngitis,
• tooth abscess,
• Diphtheria,
• bacterial tonsillitis (angina),
• kidney disorders,
• trouble with metabolism,
• smoking,
• polluted air,
• scarlatina,
• tooth decay,
• gingivitis.

Symptoms of sore throat

The sore throat caused by bacteria can be clearly exacerbated, there is a high temperature, the throat is very red and swollen. When suspecting or confirming a bacterial infection, it is advisable to use antibiotics throughout the time recommended by the doctor, and not only until the symptoms disappear.

The pain caused by bacterial infection may be accompanied by high temperature, muscle pain, runny nose, cough and general patient disruption.

If the sore throat is prolonged, it is accompanied by hoarseness, difficulty and pain when swallowing, feeling of a foreign body - it is necessary to go to the doctor to rule out the developing malignant tumor of the throat. It is one of the rarer cancers, but it is characterized by high mortality.

How to treat a sore throat?

Treatment of sore throat consists in combating symptoms through the use of antipyretics, suppresses cold, and fighting sore throat and cough. These drugs are available in the form of tablets, lozenges, aerosols or syrups. On the other hand, typical antibiotics are contraindicated, as they do not show antiviral efficacy.

Home methods for a sore throat

The following are home-made ways to help relieve an unpleasant sore throat.

1. Home-made broth - nothing improves your well-being like a hot broth, which gives energy to the patient, warms up and helps fight intrusive viruses. Broth works well with every infection, because the sore throat often prevents normal food intake other than liquids,

2. Rinsing with water and salt - this is a great method to eliminate bacteria from the body, mix a glass of warm water with 1 teaspoon of salt. Then the patient should rinse the sore throat several times a day. It does not hurt a bit of honey.

3. Honey solution to all problems - it should be dissolved (linden is recommended) in boiled and cooled water. In order for its properties to be fully utilized, the water should not exceed 40 degrees Celsius.

4. Onion syrup - certainly everyone remembers it from childhood, when our mothers were preparing onion syrup for each cold. To create a syrup, it is necessary to slice the onion, burrow it with sugar and then cover it and put it away in a warm place. The juice that secrete is applicable not only in a sore throat, but also other infections.

5. Herbal teas - certainly will not hurt, most of them in their composition contains a flower of linden or elderberry and raspberry. Their action is anti-inflammatory and diaphoretic - it causes that they help to bask and thus recover faster.

6. Garlic - is called a natural antibiotic, we can also make a syrup from it. To do this, crush 30 cloves of garlic, add lemon juice (1 kg) and 1 liter of boiled water and a few tablespoons of honey. After mixing these ingredients, a syrup is formed which should be drunk three times a day on one spoon. In addition, you can use finely chopped garlic for sandwiches. Thanks to its properties it allows you to quickly fight infection.

7. Inhalations - a well-known way to fight throat pain. A few drops of the oil, e.g. menthol, can be used to prepare them. In addition to throat cleansing, inhalations have a calming effect.

8. Care for the throat - adversely affects drinking alcohol, smoking cigarettes and eating spicy foods.

9. Ointment - after smearing the neck with camphor oil, soak the ordinary salicylic salve with alcohol, put it to the throat, then wrap it with a scarf / shawl and wear it for some time.

10. Air humidification - it is important especially in the winter season, when the rooms are constantly heated and the air is dry. Try to ventilate the rooms (to get rid of the bacteria) in which you are staying. Aromatic oils can also be used.

11. Potatoes - do you know potato wraps? Just boil the potatoes, knead hot and the resulting mush wrap in a cotton towel, then wrap the throat and tie a scarf. Such a wrap should be worn until the potatoes have completely cooled down.

12. Apple cider vinegar and water - mix two spoons of apple cider vinegar with a glass of water, then rinse the throat several times a day with this mixture. Warning! After each rinse with this mixture, rinse your mouth with clean water.

13. Beet juice - also suitable for gargling. One glass of beetroot juice should be mixed with one tablespoon of apple or vinegar. Keep the thistle so prepared with icing up to 10 times a day.

14. Throat gargle with sage from sage, oak bark or chamomile.

15. Drink large amounts of fluids - regular irrigation of the ill organism is important. If you do not like to drink only water, you can add honey, ginger or lemon.