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it’s the same time of year when Your throat may start to itch a littleScratched and dirty.
sore throat is often caused by a cold, flu, or other viral infection And that’s when the lining swellsWhich causes discomfort in swallowing or talking.
more than this Five million Americans go to doctors because of sore throat According to the American Medical Association, each year.
“The most common cause of someone having a sore throat will be a virus, and it’s often accompanied by a runny nose, cough or malaise,” said Dr. Julina Ongkasuwan, assistant professor of otolaryngology at Baylor College of Medicine. statement,
But relief—even if temporary—can be achieved by using products you already have in your pantry. and many more home remedies Backed by experts and years of research.
tea time
Drinking warm tea or broth helps keep the throat moist and loosens the mucus. “Warm temperatures can also ease a cough by soothing the back of your throat,” said Dr. Amy Jack, a Cleveland Clinic family medicine specialist.
Some types of tea also come with anti-inflammatory benefits. A cup of chamomile or green tea throughout the day can help reduce inflammation, Research Shows.
If you’re not a fan of tea, cold liquids have the same soothing effect, Jack said. A bottle of cold water will do. “Try both hot and cold to see what works best for you,” he advises.
well behave
Besides being smooth and sweet, the sugary substance is a natural antioxidant — a compound that may help fight inflammation — and has antibacterial properties.
just a drop or two was enough To relieve cough symptoms in adults, according to University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign research.
Add one teaspoon to tea for combined benefits. However, honey is not suitable for children under one year of age, as it may increase the risk of a rare but serious disease called infant botulism.
salty protector
Gargling your throat with salt water can also help reduce swelling, ease pain, and clear mucus.
A small study in 2019 found that people with non-bacterial sore throats who gargled with salt water had less severe pain and trouble swallowing after a week than those who did not gargle. who used thymolA type of antiseptic mouthwash.
It is recommended to mix half a teaspoon in an eight-ounce glass of warm water and you can repeat this every hour.
a spicy solution
It may seem counterintuitive, but UCLA Health recommends Eating hot peppers – or, at least hot sauce.
Why? Cayenne pepper and some other peppers contain capsaicin, a natural compound that fights inflammation and blocks pain.
a small one Study Capsaicin was found to relieve pain from swollen membranes in cancer patients and a large study showed that Helped relieve cough symptoms,
Just a sprinkle of cayenne pepper or a few drops of hot sauce Mix in a glass of warm water And gargling can also help.
However, do so in moderation. “Capsaicin breaks up mucus, which can help effectively relieve coughs and sore throats. However, capsaicin can increase mucus production, which can lead to a runny nose.” Rochester Regional Health warns,
pass lozenges
This is a no brainer. Sucking the lozenge stimulates saliva production and keeps the throat moist.
Many are made with menthol, which can soothe throat pain, and several studies have shown Using these has been shown to provide rapid relief,
“Have you ever noticed that a sore throat seems worse in the morning? This is because your throat becomes very dry overnight,” Dr. Valerie Riddle, an infectious disease expert at the National Institutes of Health, explained“Taking lozenges or hard candies – or anything that stimulates saliva production – will keep your throat moist,”