Tuesday, February 14, 2012
3 Ways to Overcome Natural Sore Throat
Air dry in cold weather can make a scratchy throat and trigger a throat disease. But luckily, the recipe mduah lozenges can be found in the pantry.
"Natural medicine is a good solution to overcome a sore throat. In fact, many natural remedies for sore throat can be made at home. That is, do not have to leave the house in cold weather," said Benjamin Asher, MD, PC, members of the Committee on Complementary and Integrative Medicine in the head and neck surgery American Academy of Otolaryngology.
Here are three ways to overcome sore throat as reported by Prevention.com, Monday (02/13/2012).
A. Coat the throat with honey and warm water
One tablespoon of honey mixed with warm water and lemon is a good natural remedy. These ingredients can coat and soothe throat irritation.
2. Gargling with salt water
Gargling with salt water or other solution will help reduce sore throats caused by dry air irritation or allergy. In a study in India, patients are fitted with tracheal tubes after surgery are asked to rinse with a mixture of one teaspoon of licorice mixed with 8 ounces of water. The result, the mixture has reduced the severity of sore throat than those who rinsed with plain water.
A mixture of licorice can be used as a beverage or as a mouthwash. Rinse with organic apple cider vinegar is also effective, because it can clear the throat, but not as hard as other vinegar. One tablespoon of bourbon whiskey mixed with a glass of warm water can also be used for gargling. This mixture of deadly bacteria as well as soothe the throat at the same time.
3. Prevent recurrence
"Prevention is the best cure for a sore throat caused by irritation or infection of the virus," said Dr. Asher.
For example, a sore throat in the morning can be caused by the drought caused by breathing through the mouth at night, or it could be triggered by an increase in gastric acid while sleeping.
Moisturizing dry air can be overcome. In addition, arrange a bed or pillow for the head slightly raised so as to prevent sore throat due to increase stomach acid. Do not ignore a sore throat that has lasted more than a week, because it could be a sign of serious problems.
"If you experience severe pain and cause difficulty in swallowing, see a doctor. If you experience pain centered on the one hand throat, immediately seek the advice of health professionals. Smokers who long sore throat should see a doctor immediately," said Dr. Asher.