Can’t talk, can’t eat, can’t drink and constantly fighting the urge to claw out your throat? Sounds like you’ve got a bad case of sore throat.
Whether it’s because you did not drink enough water or went overboard during a karaoke session, having a sore throat is probably one of the most annoying things that one could experience — which only makes sense why getting relief a.s.a.p becomes your top priority when it strikes!
While you may be tempted to run to your doctor, the fact is that most home remedies can do the trick on soothing scratchy and swollen notions. Listed below are some tried and tested treatments to cure sore throats.
1. Apple Cider
As soon as you feel something funky in your throat, reach out for some apple cider! As most germs can’t survive in the acidic environment vinegar creates, this wonder of nature conveniently helps head off infections. To use: |
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2. Salt Water
This is a favorite of doctors and mothers! Gargling with salt water effectively cuts down phlegm and reduces inflammation – but only if the water is warm because cold gargles are ineffective. To use: |
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3. Drink Hot Drinks
If you’re not good at gargling, hot fluids are the way to go. A good recommendation would be green tea as it is known to naturally fight infections. |
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4. Honey
A 2007 study from Penn State University found that honey was as effective as dextromethorphan, the active ingredient in over-the-counter cold medicines. Additionally, the sticky sweet stuff was rated more favorably for symptom relief during sleep. Just be sure to not give honey to children under two years of age because it might it might cause allergic reactions. To Use: |
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5. Citrus Juices
Citrus fruits such as lime and lemon are astringents in nature, thus able to help shrink swollen throat tissues and create a hostile acidic environment for viruses and bacteria. To use: |
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6. Water
Keeping your throat well lubricated with soothing liquids can prevent it from becoming dry and irritated and may even help banish the infection faster. It is ideal to drink eight to ten glasses of warm water per day to prevent it from being worse. |
Sources: WebMD, Reader’s Digest