Sore Throat

A sore throat is an inflammation of throat and is very common. It is usually caused by a viral infection, and often develops with a cold or the flu. It may also be a symptom of mononucleosis, mumps, laryngitis, or tonsillitis. In addition to a painful throat, patient may also have difficult swallowing, a mild cough, hoarse voice, fever, headache, and enlarged glands in front of neck. Normally, the soreness gets worse over a period of 2-3 days, and then begins to clear up.

Home Remedies

Gargle with hot water mixed with 1/4 teaspoon of turmeric powder and a pinch of salt.
Drink 1 cup of hot milk boiled with 1/2 teaspoon turmeric.
Take 1 teaspoon of powdered cinnamon, a pinch of pepper, and two teaspoons of honey in a glass of boiled water.
Drink water boiled with basil leaves, and also use to gargle to relieve sore throat.
Consume equal mixture of onion juice and honey can relieve a sore throat and cough.
Suck on popsicles or lozenges containing licorice, slipperyelm, or marshmallow.
Drink warm tea with honey which help soothe the soreness of strep throat.

Do's

Rest your voice.
Drink at least 8 glasses of fluids a day. Warm drinks with honey and lemon are particularly soothing.
Gargle with a salt solution. Dissolve 1/2 teaspoon of salt in a glass of water, gargle for 20-30 seconds and spit it out.

Don’ts

Avoid talking too much or straining your voice.
Avoid undiluted citrus juices as they are acidic and may irritate throat.
Don’t use mouthwash containing alcohol.
Avoid smoky or polluted environments.
If you smoke, stop it.
Avoid fermented foods and dairy products such as cheese, yogurt.

See Doctor

Sore throat becomes more severe or has not got better after 5 days.
Having very difficulty in swallowing.
Develops other symptoms such as joint pain or swellings.

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