Home remedies for a sore throat

Home remedies for a sore throat

Almost everyone gets a sore throat at some point. Children in particular get it more often than adults. Sore throats are most often caused by viruses, and to a lesser extent bacteria, which can then develop into a serious illness. But how do you know if it is a viral or bacterial infection? If your illness lasts for more than a few days or is accompanied by fever, nausea or abdominal pain, it is advisable to see a doctor and seek treatment. In other cases, a sore throat heals quickly enough without complications and can be easily treated with ingredients from your kitchen.

What is a sore throat?

Strep throat is a painful feeling in the throat that is made worse by swallowing. Bacteria or viruses cause a sore throat, medically known as pharyngitis. Most of the time, it is a symptom of an underlying illness such as cold, flu, mumps, tonsillitis, etc. Sore throats are named as follows depending on the area where the pain occurs:

• Pharyngitis
• Epiglottitis
• Laryngitis
• Mandelentzündung

Common causes of sore throats

• Virusinfektion
• Bakterielle Infektion
• Pilzinfektion
• Rauchen
• Schreien
• Allergien

Home remedies for a sore throat

For quick relief from a sore throat, you can try the following home remedies:

1. Drink ginger tea. You can make ginger tea by adding a 1-inch-long crushed piece of ginger to the water and boiling it for two to three minutes, then making the tea as usual.

2. Warm chamomile tea also soothes a sore throat as it fights inflammation. Steep two tea bags in a cup of boiling water and drink the tea. You can add honey if you like it sweet.

3. Breathe in essential oil scents. Use any essential oils you have at home. It could be lavender, thyme, sandalwood, eucalyptus, etc.

4. Gargle with a mixture of water, salt and turmeric. This is a very effective home remedy for pain relief and the ingredients are available 24 hours a day in all kitchens. Add a teaspoon of salt and a pinch of turmeric to 8 ounces of warm water. The mixture shouldn't be hot or you could burn your throat.

5. Boil tulsi/basil leaves in water and drink this water. Alternatively, you can gargle with this water while it is still warm.

6. Sip a decoction of Indian spices. It's not as strange as it sounds. Simply grind a teaspoon each of fennel seeds, black peppercorns, cumin seeds, coriander seeds and dried ginger (Sauth), mix them and boil the powder in 2 cups of boiling water for 5 to 6 minutes. Strain the solution and drink while it is still hot/warm.

7. Drink a cup of warm water with a tablespoon each of honey and lemon juice. It is a great remedy for sore throats.

8. If you don't have any of the above spices, even just a tablespoon of honey can do the trick to some extent. Finally, honey is a natural antibiotic. However, honey is best avoided for children under two years old.

9. Suck on candy. It can soothe your throat by keeping it moist. It can pose a choking hazard to young children, so avoid giving lozenges to children under four years old.

10. Eating can be difficult when you have a sore throat. Spicy and sour chicken soup not only relieves the pain but also ensures that you get the nutrients to fight inflammation.

11. An ancient remedy for a sore throat is steam inhalation. Heat a pot of water, lean over the pot. Place a towel over your head to tent and retain steam. Also inhale the steam with your mouth. Take appropriate precautions to protect yourself from the pot and water.

Get plenty of rest and drink plenty of fluids. It will keep your throat moist and soothe your throat. Additionally, liquids can wash away any bacteria that are lingering in your throat. And very important: DO NOT smoke or use tobacco products.

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