How to Deal with Sore Throat
- Neha Gupta
- Dec 19, 2018
- 1 min read
We all hate that painful and scratchy feeling at the back of our throat. Although they usually disappear within a week, they can leave our voices hoarse and dry.
Most sore throats are caused by colds, or sometimes by an inflammation of the voice box. A bacterial throat infection may also be responsible for a sore throat.
Although they are so common, many people do not know what to do whenever they have a sore throat.
So these are some steps which you can do for quick relief whenever you have a sore throat:
1. Stay hydrated by drinking a lot of water, preferably cool or warm water. If possible, avoid alcohol & hot drinks.
2. Stay away from cigarettes and other tobacco products. Avoid second-hand smoke if you can too.
3. Try gargling with a warm solution of salt and water. You can also add a bit of ginger to the mix.
4. Take an antibiotic to deal with the infection that caused the sore throat, you can also take a pain reliever to deal with the pain.
5. Try keeping your throat cool by sucking on an ice cube or a popsicle.
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