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Natural Remedies for Sore Throat
Many natural remedies for sore throat can be found in the average person’s medicine cabinet or kitchen cupboard. A sore throat usually accompanies a cold or the flu and will eventually go away on its own. The goal of treatment is to provide relief from discomfort.
Herbal Tea
1. Drink herbal tea, such as sage or chamomile, mixed with lemon and honey. While herbal is best, any kind of tea will offer some relief.
Gargling
2. Gargle with one of the following several times a day:
Warm salt water—mix ½ teaspoon of salt with ½ cup of warm water;
An antiseptic mouthwash;
Mango bark extract—use about 10 drops in an 8 oz. glass of water.
Food
3. Suck on a lemon to soothe the throat. Eat some fresh garlic to help fight infection.
Environmental Remedies
4. Use a humidifier to soothe air passages and help with hoarseness. Stay away from smoke, which irritates the throat.
Other Remedies
5. Brew a tea by simmering a few scallions in some water for about five minutes. Drink some every few hours.
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About Natural Sore Throat Remedies
Sore throats are the most common reason that patients visit their doctor. The tonsils and throat are very open to infection due to the contaminated air that flows through the area.
The contaminated air contains pollutants, bacteria and viruses that attack throat tissue. Many times, a visit to the doctor reveals that a virus is the culprit, and an antibiotic won’t help. This leaves patients in pain with nothing but time as a cure. Herbal remedies can bring relief.
Identification
1. Before using any sort of remedy, it is important to identify which type of sore throat you have. Sore throats can be caused by bacterial or viral infections. Colds and the flu are the most common culprits.
These types of sore throats are generally not serious. If a sore throat is accompanied by fever or does not go away after a few days, it could be a sign of a more serious bacterial infection such as strep.
Bacterial infections respond well to treatment with antibiotics, yet this does nothing for viral infections. Natural remedies may give relief to these types of sore throats. The effectiveness of natural remedies varies from 1 hour to overnight. Read the rest of this entry »