The humid afternoon sun shines on the windowsill, and a slightly soothing light jumps through the room, as if to tell people that this is the most tender time of the day. However, in such a calm moment, a hidden pain began to grab people's attention - the throat was dry and painful. At this time, what should we do besides drinking more water?
Drink plenty of water This is of course important, drinking water can help maintain the body's water balance and reduce the discomfort of a dry throat, but there are other options available to us in the quest for better sore throat relief.
First of all, it is very important to reduce throat irritation. This advice is especially important for those who use their voices to shout loudly all year round. Reducing the amount of time spent talking, shouting, or singing will be effective in reducing sore throats. At this moment, you might as well calm down and have more silent feelings, which can produce better reconciliation.
Secondly, warm drinks are a good helper to get rid of a dry throat. Honey lemon tea, red date ginger tea, or gentle herbal teas can all help soothe an irritated throat. Honey is rich in nutrients needed to nourish the throat, while lemon and red dates have the effect of relieving phlegm and promoting blood stasis, respectively, and are gentle angels. Of course, a small amount of honey should be consumed, excessive sugar intake is harmful to health.
Third, keeping the air moist is also a good way to soothe a sore throat. One of the causes of dry throat is that there is not enough humidity in the air, and dry air can make the throat feel uncomfortable and even painful. You can use a humidifier to maintain indoor humidity, or when your throat is uncomfortable, do some exercises with deep breathing to let fresh air into your throat and help relieve pain.
In addition, choosing the right foods can also relieve a sore throat. For people with a dry and sore throat, it is advisable to choose soft foods to reduce irritation to the throat when swallowing. For example, hot cup of hot porridge, thick rice, cooked vegetables, stewed meat, etc., are all good choices. At the same time, avoiding spicy foods, fried foods, and pungent sour foods can be effective.