3 simple ways to relieve sore throat

Sore, itchy throat causing discomfort... is the first sign of respiratory infection. The disease often occurs when the weather changes suddenly.

Below are some simple ways to overcome the above situation.

Gargle with warm salt waterm

Gargling with salt mixed with warm water can relieve sore throat and help prevent bad breath, especially during throat infections.

According to research, 40% of people with upper respiratory tract infections who gargle with salt water 3 times a day have significantly improved their condition. However, it should be mixed with warm water and diluted, only 1-2 teaspoons of salt mixed in 240ml of water. Do not mix a bottle of salt water in advance, but mix enough for each use. Note that you should not drink salt water at this time, because it may contain bacteria.

Rinse your mouth for about 30-60 seconds each time, then spit it out and rinse your mouth again with cooled boiled water to wash away all the salt and plaque that came off when rinsing your mouth with water.

The mixture of lemon - honey, ginger - honey helps relieve sore throat effectively.

Use honey

Honey not only contains many beneficial vitamins but also helps strengthen the immune system and fight infections. If you have a sore throat, honey combined with ginger is a great remedy to deal with this condition. Take some ginger, wash it, crush it, chop it, then take a spoonful of honey mixed with ginger and suck on it little by little. Then swallow it slowly, your throat will definitely be soothed.

Using honey with lemon will also be very effective, lemon helps kill natural germs in the throat, honey soothes sore throat. Cut the lemon in half and squeeze the juice into a cup, including the seeds. Add a spoonful of honey to the cup of lemon juice and stir well. Then you can use a spoonful of the mixture to gargle every 3-4 hours to reduce sore throat and phlegm.

Brush your teeth regularly and eliminate bad habits

Outdoor air pollution causes throat irritation, indoor pollution, smoking, tobacco, chemicals can also cause sore throat. Drinking alcohol and spicy foods can also irritate the throat. Therefore, it is necessary to eliminate bad habits by: not smoking, limiting coffee and eating spicy, hot spices to reduce sore throat during this period.

When going out, you need to wear a mask to avoid getting more serious infections, because if the air is polluted (dust, gasoline, vehicle exhaust) it will also irritate your upper respiratory system, causing increased phlegm and sore throat. However, with cloth masks, you need to wash them immediately after a day of use to avoid germs remaining in the fabric from attacking when used again.

During the days of sore throat, you need to brush your teeth more, brushing your teeth after eating helps clean your mouth, reduces infection, sore throat and freshens your breath. If you do not brush your teeth but only use toothpicks to remove food stuck between your teeth, you cannot remove food particles and bacteria in your mouth, making your sore throat worse.

According to VNN