10 the fastest way to get rid of sore throat
Sore throat may the first sign of a cold. It may a
result tension vocal cords, or a more serious problem such as a
sore throat.
Jeffrey Linder, medical doctor's Hospital Brigham and
Women's Hospital inBoston
Here are 10 methods of Dr. Linder introduced to help
overcome irritation, hoarse throat, sore throat:
1. The anti-inflammatory drugs
One way to treat a sore throat is the most effective
non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as Advil or Kleve
Dr. Linder said: "These drugs are painkillers combined
with anti-inflammatory capabilities, so that will make you feel more
comfortable and help relieve symptoms as sore throat swelling. This drug co the
antipyretic effect ".
2. Gargle with salt water
Some studies show gargle several times a day with warm salt
water can work to reduce swelling of the throat and stimulate mucus secretion
more, help culling irritants or bacteria.
Doctors often recommend dissolving half a teaspoon of salt
in a glass of water. But if saltines makes you feel uncomfortable, try to mix a
small amount of honey to the mixture has a milder taste. Need to remember to
spit out after gargling.
3. Sore throat lozenges and sprays
Suck on cough drops stimulates saliva secretion mechanism,
which helps keep the throat moist. However, Dr. Linder said many cough
medicines are not effective in hard lozenges. To add a positive side effect,
select the type of part lozenges cooling or numbing, like menthol.
The spray does not need a prescription as Chloraseptic has the same effect as lozenges. We can not cure
strep throat or help you fight the flu are potential attack, but can help
reduce the pain temporarily. Doctor Linder said Phenol, the active ingredient in Chloraseptic, an antiseptic
and antibacterial properties simultaneously.
4. Syrup cough
Even if you do not cough (or not be), a cough syrup to help
reduce the irritation. Like drops and sprays, throat syrup flows through the
temporary relief of pain.
If you are working, make sure that you
select the type of syrup does not cause drowsiness. If you have difficulty
sleeping because of sore throat, a syrup for the night as NyQuil (containing
painkillers and allergy medicine) or Robitussin AC (containing guaifenesin and codeine expectorant
help cut pain) will cut the pain and help you sleep better.
5. Drink
Maintaining the necessary amount of water in the body is
very important, especially when you're sick and throat irritation or
inflammation. You should drink enough water to urine or pale colored. This
helps to moisturizer the mucous membranes to increase resistance to bacteria
and irritants like allergens, helping the body to fight against the other cold
symptoms.
Doctor Linder adds, what you drink depends on you, always
bring water to good effect (rock, too). But you can also replace them with
sweet-tasting beverages, such as fruit juice, or water as salty chicken broth.
6. Tea
You're tired of drinking water? A warm cup of herbal tea
can instantly soothe sore throat. Moreover, kinds of tea with leaves black,
green or white, though not the herb also has antioxidants that help boost
immunity and prevent infection. To increase efficiency, add a teaspoon of
honey. You'll make it taste better and simultaneous antimicrobial properties of
honey help accelerate the process of healing.
7. Chicken Soup
Is a traditional therapy for treating colds, chicken soup
helps soothe a sore throat. Doctor Linder said: "sodium in soup has
anti-inflammatory properties, and offer a sense of comfort when traveling in
the throat". Therefore, be sipping a bit of broth filled to make sure
added support is necessary nutrients to help fight infection.
8. Marshmallows
Although there is no clear evidence, but empirically,
plastic marshmallow plant used for hundreds of years, usually in tea to treat
coughs, colds and sore throat. Both marshmallows and jelly marshmallow roasted
over fire-fighting properties have a sore throat.
According to folklore, marshmallows today can help reduce a
sore throat due to the gelatin layer overlaid to soothe the pain. Doctor Linder
said: "That is not the strangest thing in the world. If your throat is
swollen and really painful swallowing anything, can imagine a kind of mushy and
sweet as marshmallows will soothe throat pain effectively. "
9. Rest
Doctor Linder said, rest may not the quickest solution, but
perhaps the best thing you can do to fight the infection causing sore throat.
He said: "The greatest sore throats caused by cold viruses, and we
knew they could not do much in the treatment colds. Make sure that your
body rested, less Most of that will help the body to fight the virus to
you soon recover. "
10. Antibiotics
About 10% of adults with sore throat caused by infection by
bacteria such as Streptococcus pyroxenes. Only if you suffer from acute sore
throat or other infection cases, doctors should prescribe antibiotics. Follow
medication dosages enough, even if you feel better after a few days.
