How to treat a throat

Time does not stand still, inevitably rushes forward. Three months of summer rushed by as one, and now autumn is coming soon. And this means that cold and rain come. At this time, our body is very vulnerable. Often, our throat is the weakest point.

Sore throat - what to do

The first and surest symptom that you have a cold and the disease is close is a sore throat. But do not give up. At this moment, you need to act quickly so that the ailment does not worsen and go into decline. An unpleasant feeling in the throat, as if something superfluous and prickly had gotten into it, may appear unexpectedly. In this case, a cough arises, which is very difficult to stop. The more often a person coughs, the more irritated the throat. A vicious circle is formed.

The reasons can be divided into two types:

1. Inflammatory diseases. These include pharyngitis, ARVI. These diseases are at risk, as the infection can descend from the throat to the bronchi and lungs.
2. Non-inflammatory (non-infectious) Such diseases include neurosis of the pharynx, allergies, throat diseases due to professional activities, and the like.

To deal with tickling, the first step is to determine its cause. Find out what kind of disease it is a symptom of. It is necessary to seek help from a specialist - ENT.

The doctor will determine the type of disease, prescribe a specific treatment. If the disease is infectious in nature, then drugs with anti-inflammatory properties are prescribed. Such as infusion of chamomile, sage, bioparox. In addition to medications, a warm drink will help to cope with perspiration: tea with lemon, milk with honey. In order not to irritate the throat once again, you should refuse salty and spicy foods. It is advisable not to smoke if you have such a habit. Talk as little as possible so as not to overexert yourself.

If the cause of perspiration was caused by a non-infectious disease, let's say an allergen. Antihistamines are prescribed. It is worth identifying the allergen and trying to avoid contact with it.

It may happen that a sore throat appears when there is no way to seek help from a doctor. Then a couple of simple recipes can help you.

1. A simple and uncomplicated way to deal with perspiration is mint lozenges. The effect of their use is short-lived, but at first it will do.
2. Probably the most popular recipe for a tickle in the throat is onion oil. This method came to us from Siberia, where cold and wind have taught people to fight various types of diseases. To prepare it, you will need a large onion (or two medium ones) and one glass of sunflower oil. It is best to use natural, unrefined, if you have one. Chop the onion finely and fry until golden brown with butter. Strain the butter through a sieve or cheesecloth and let cool. After, use it to gargle, at least twice a day.
3. Another throat aid is mint. Just make tea with her. Consume it warm.

Sore throat when swallowing

For some, a sore throat is a seasonal illness, for others it is a surprise. And in the first and in the second case, there is little pleasant. It all starts with the fact that the throat is numb, unpleasant itching or tickling is not left alone. The body begins to weaken, the throat gradually becomes inflamed, the voice grows hoarse. There is pain when swallowing. In this case, even warm tea becomes a real challenge.

The causes of pain are similar to the causes of perspiration: ARVI, infectious diseases, allergies. In addition, it is possible for a foreign object to enter the throat. If you accidentally swallowed some small part, insect, chewed hard food poorly, swallowing movements will be difficult. In this case, you need to go to the emergency room or surgeon to remove the object from the throat and prevent further inflammation and swelling.

Throat treatment is essential and is best done early. See your doctor. Self-medication is good, but you can start the disease. Since any disease of the throat, in a neglected state, can go down to the bronchi, which results in pneumonia and turns into meningitis. Be careful, even the seemingly harmless cold can turn into a serious illness for you.

How to treat a throat

There are a great many remedies for a sore throat. They all look beautiful, and each package claims to contain the right medicine. Let's try to figure out what exactly will help cure a sore throat, and what will simply relieve the symptoms.

We will conditionally divide medications for the throat into three types:

1. Antiseptics. These include mono-preparations consisting of only one antiseptic. They cope well with the initial symptoms of throat ailments (Septolete, Ajisept, Faringosept). Combined products containing, in addition to an antiseptic, an anesthetic (Aqualor throat). Note that antiseptics are mainly used to relieve pain and symptoms.
2. Antibiotics In order to choose the right medication, you need to consult a doctor. The most common and often prescribed are "Bioparox", "Gramidin", "Ciprofloxacin".
3. Homeopathic remedies. The medicines contain only natural ingredients. They have a wide range of actions. At the same time, they affect both the throat and the nasal mucosa, contribute to an increase in immunity.

Sore throat - how to treat at home

Has a sore throat tortured you? Are you already sick of drugs, and are you scared to drink antibiotics? Do not worry, just remember that once there were no medicines at all. People were treated with improvised means, those that nature gave.

Try alcohol warming compresses. A compress with goose fat helps well. Just put lard on your throat, gauze or cotton wool moistened with alcohol (vodka) on top, wrap it all with plastic and a warm handkerchief. Better to leave it overnight. You will feel the result immediately.

And one more recipe that will relieve sore throat and relieve cold symptoms. You will need a glass of milk, a spoonful of honey, a spoonful of butter. Bring milk to a boil, dissolve honey and butter in it. Let it cool slightly and drink in small sips.

Than gargle

To relieve swelling and irritation, try gargling with various infusions (not tinctures !!!). Carnation, sage, mint, and calendula will do.

Furacelin tablets will help you get rid of the infection and prevent the formation of abscesses. Just dissolve a couple of tablets in a glass of water and gargle.

Table salt combined with iodine or baking soda can help relieve irritation and swelling.

Sore throat pills

We present to your attention a small list of drugs that not only alleviate the condition, but also treat:

• Faringosept;
• Tonsilgon N;
• Trakhisan;
• Hexalysis;
• Septolet NEO.

Throat sprays

Sprays are a very convenient form of medicine, they act almost instantly, you do not need to drive a pill in your mouth for ten minutes, the taste of which is not always to your liking. When spraying, the spray goes directly to the focus of the disease, envelops the throat with a protective film, thereby helping to fight microbes. Before using the spray, you need to consult a doctor.

List of the most effective sprays:

• Lugol;
• Strepsils;
• Tantumverde;
• Bioparox;
• Ingalipt.