3 simple ways to relieve a sore throat.

Sore throat and itching are the first signs of respiratory infections. This condition is common when the weather changes suddenly.

Here are some simple steps to fix this problem.

Rinse your mouth with warm salt water.m

Gargling with warm salt water can relieve sore throats and help prevent bad breath, especially during periods of throat inflammation.

Studies show that 40% of people with upper respiratory infections who gargle with salt water three times a day experience significant improvement in their condition. However, it's important to dilute the salt with warm water, using only 1-2 teaspoons in 240ml of water. Don't prepare a whole bottle of salt water in advance; prepare just enough for each use. Note that you should not drink the salt water at this time, as it may contain bacteria.

Each time, rinse your mouth for about 30-60 seconds, then spit it out and rinse again with cooled boiled water to wash away any remaining salt and plaque that may have been dislodged during the rinsing with water.

A mixture of lemon and honey, or ginger and honey, is effective in relieving sore throats.

Use honey

Honey not only contains many beneficial vitamins but also helps boost the immune system and fight infections. If you have a sore throat, using honey combined with ginger is a great remedy. Take some ginger, wash it, crush it, chop it finely, then mix it with a spoonful of honey and suck on it little by little. Then swallow slowly; your throat will surely feel better.

Using honey with lemon is also very effective; lemon helps kill germs naturally in the throat, and honey soothes a sore throat. Cut a lemon in half and squeeze all the juice into a glass, including the seeds. Add a spoonful of honey to the lemon juice and stir well. Then, you can gargle with a spoonful of this mixture every 3-4 hours to relieve sore throat and clear phlegm.

Brush your teeth regularly and eliminate bad habits.

Outdoor air pollution irritates the throat, as can indoor pollution, smoking, and chemicals. Alcohol and spicy foods can also irritate the throat. Therefore, it's necessary to eliminate bad habits such as: not smoking, limiting coffee consumption, and avoiding spicy foods to reduce sore throat pain during this period.

When going out, wearing a mask helps prevent more severe infections, as air pollution (dust, gasoline fumes, car exhaust) can irritate your upper respiratory system, increasing mucus production and causing a sore throat. However, cloth masks should be washed after each use to prevent germs from accumulating in the fabric and causing infections when reused.

During days when you have a sore throat, you should brush your teeth more frequently. Brushing after meals helps keep your mouth clean, reducing infection, sore throat pain, and freshening your breath. If you don't brush and only use toothpicks to remove food particles stuck between your teeth, you won't remove food debris and bacteria from your mouth, which can worsen your sore throat.

According to VNN