Doctors say it's common to have a sore throat during cold and flu season, but luckily, there are plenty of families** that can help ease your pain.
Heidi Hutchison, a family medicine physician at Pennsylvania Healthcare-East Pennsberg, said, "These are 'not a quick fix' for disease, but they do help relieve discomfort. ”
People with sore throats should see a doctor to make sure they don't have strep throat or another condition that requires prescription medications, Hodgson said.
But for a simple sore throat, these tried-and-tested** can be just as effective at relieving symptoms as lozenges or other bought cold treatments, Hartson says.
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Hankerson noted that honey is a natural anti-inflammatory substance that is used as a medicine rather than as a sweetener in countries like Croatia.
Many times, inflammation is the cause of a sore throat. Your body tries to clear the throat of an infection deep in your throat, which causes the throat to swell and feel like a foreign body.
Hankson added: Honey is also safe for most people over the age of 1.
Tea. Hutchison says certain kinds of herbal teas like chamomile also have anti-inflammatory effects, and flavoring them with honey can kill two birds with one stone for a sore throat.
She adds that the warmth of hot tea can also soothe a sore throat.
Cryogenic treatment. Some people find that cold compresses are better at soothing a sore throat than hot compresses, Hackett said. In this case, eating popsicles or ice cream may help.
Salt water. For sore throats, gargling with salt water is a time-honored tradition.
Hutchison recommended a recipe from the National Institutes of Health that mixes a cup of warm water, 1 8 teaspoons of salt, and 1 4 teaspoons of baking soda. Stir, rinse and spit out three to four times a day.
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Menthol. Peppermint also has anti-inflammatory properties that can help relieve a sore throat, Hartrison says.
Still, she advises, talk to your doctor first — the herb may raise blood pressure in some people.
Other methods. Garlic is thought to have antibiotic properties that may help with infections, Hartrison saidCapsaicin-containing chili peppers may also help by numbing the throat, so some people believe that a little hot sauce can do wonders.
*: Pennsylvania State Health, press release, December 8, 2023.
What does this mean for you:
If the sore throat is not because the infection requires medication**, then the family** may be helpful for these people.
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