Sore Throat Causes, Symptoms And Home Remedies For Sore In Throat
Sore throat refers to the inflammation of the pharynx or back of the throat
. It occurs frequently when a person has a cold or an attack of influenza. 10% of sore throat may be due to strep throat infection. Strep throat is an infection of the pharynx, caused by groups A streptococcus bacteria, whereas sore throat may be a viral or a bacterial infection. Strep throat is common among children and teenagers, between the ages of 5 to 15.
Symptoms of Sore Throat
Following are the major sore throat symptoms:
1. Irritation of throat
2. Chills and fever
3. Pain in the throat
4. Swollen and tender lymph glands
5. Difficulty in swallowing
Causes of Sore Throat
Following are the major sore throat causes:
1. Common cold
2. Influenza
3. Sinusitis
4. Measles
5. Diphtheria
Natural Home Remedies for Sore Throat
Following are some of the effective home remedies for sore throat:
1.Add lemon juice and some honey, to a glass of hot water. Drink this. It will give immediate relief from pain.
2.Cut a lemon into 2 pieces. Take one piece and put some salt and black pepper on it, press with a knife so that salt-pepper penetrates into the lime. Put the lemon on heat to make it warm. Slowly lick this lemon squeezing it until no juice remains. Do it 2-3 times a day.
3.Add 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper to 1 cup of boiling water; stir well and sip slowly. It is also good for sore throat cure.
4.Prepare a tea by adding 1 or 2 teaspoons of dried chamomile blossoms to a pint of boiling water; steep and drink a cup every few hours.
5.Add lemon juice and some honey, to a glass of hot water. Drink this. It will give immediate relief from pain.
6.Cut a lemon into 2 pieces. Take one piece and put some salt and black pepper on it, press with a knife so that salt-pepper penetrates into the lime. Put the lemon on heat to make it warm. Slowly lick this lemon squeezing it until no juice remains. Do it 2-3 times a day.
7.Add 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper to 1 cup of boiling water; stir well and sip slowly. It is also good for sore throat cure.
8.Prepare a tea by adding 1 or 2 teaspoons of dried chamomile blossoms to a pint of boiling water; steep and drink a cup every few hours.
9.Gargle with warm salt water. It is an effective natural remedy for sore throat.
10.You can also gargle with Aloe Vera juice two times daily. It is also an effective home remedy for sore throat.
Sore Throat Diet
All-fruit diet
A person suffering from a sore throat should fast on orange juice and water for three to five days, depending on the severity of the condition. When the severe symptoms subside, the patient may adopt an all-fruit diet for three or four further days
Well-balanced diet
Thereafter, he may adopt a well-balanced diet, with emphasis on seeds, nuts, grains, raw vegetables, and fresh fruit.
by: Dr Charles Buchar
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