Gargling is the first aid for colds. And all because this technique allows you to directly affect the localization of the inflammatory process and the accumulation of pathogenic bacteria. A well-chosen remedy will help eliminate pain and significantly speed up the healing process. There are a lot of folk and pharmacy remedies for throat health.
What does this procedure give?
One of the factors for successful treatment is the belief in what you are doing. If you want a gargle to help you, it is important not only to choose an effective remedy, but also to know the mechanism of action of the procedure. Here is what she gives to a sore throat:
- leaches pus and mucus from the surface of the respiratory tract;
- flushes pathogenic microbes of tonsils;
- inhibits the vital activity of microbes and their ability to reproduce;
- eliminates unpleasant symptoms (pain, perspiration, itching, swelling);
- helps to restore damaged mucous membrane;
- facilitates expectoration.
Healing herbs for sore throat
Herbs are the first drugs that a person began to use to combat ailments. In particular, for the treatment of problems with the throat, it is recommended to use such funds:
- A tablespoon of a mixture of St. John's wort, chamomile and calendula needs to be poured with a glass of boiling water. Insist on herbs for an hour. Strain the liquid, lightly warm and gargle. This procedure should be carried out every three hours for three days.
- A tablespoon of a mixture of oak bark, fennel and plantain, pour a glass of boiling water and leave for a day. A strained and warmed solution needs to be irrigated up to seven times a day.
- A tablespoon of a mixture of coltsfoot, elderberry and golden mustache, pour a glass of boiling water. After 2 hours, strain. Apply a heated infusion before bedtime.
Gargle calendula
Calendula is a well-known anti-inflammatory drug that is recognized by both traditional and traditional medicine. The healing properties of the plant are due to the presence in the chemical composition of such substances:
- Salicylates - inhibit inflammation and kill germs.
- Flavonoids - act similarly.
- Essential oils - have a calming effect.
- Vitamin E - fights toxins.
- B vitamins - contribute to the healing of mucous membranes.
For laryngitis, tonsillitis and pharyngitis, rinsing the throat with calendula is recommended. For these purposes, water tincture is best suited, while an alcoholic solution can lead to even more irritation of the throat. In a glass of warm boiled water you need to take a tablespoon of the product. Procedures 3-5 times a day for a week. Even if the symptoms have passed in the first days of treatment, the procedure must be continued to consolidate the result.
Rinse with propolis
Propolis tincture for gargling is considered one of the most effective. It has such an effect on the inflamed larynx:
- within a few hours completely suppresses the inflammatory process;
- neutralizes pathogens and blocks their subsequent reproduction;
- promotes the regeneration of the mucous membrane;
- dulls pain;
- contributes to the development and strengthening of local immunity.
For gargling, it is recommended to give preference to water-based tincture. Just a tablespoon of the product in a glass of water to get a potent solution. Rinses should be carried out up to five times a day. In addition, each session should be no less than two minutes.
Gargling with iodine
Iodine should be in every medicine cabinet not only in case of abrasions and cuts, but also in case of SARS. For the treatment of throat, Iodinol (iodine + potassium iodide + polyvinyl alcohol) is best suited. The benefit of the drug with angina is expressed in such points:
- takes part in the formation of phagocytes - immune cells;
- fights pathogens;
- enhances local blood circulation, providing a supply of nutrients to a problem place;
- develops resistance to viral infections;
- activates the regeneration of the mucous membrane;
- reduces swelling, due to which pain is reduced.
The preparation instructions do not indicate the proportions of the preparation of the gargle with iodine (or "Iodinol"). Therefore, it is worth turning to popular experience, according to which 14 norms of warm boiled water should fall on one norm of the remedy.
Iodine rinses are contraindicated in such cases:
- children under 5 years old;
- period of pregnancy and lactation;
- tuberculosis;
- prostatitis;
- thyroid disease;
- allergy to iodine;
- nervous disorders;
- diathesis.
Salt for throat problems
If you feel a sore throat and understand that you "caught" a cold, it is advisable to gargle with salt. It should immediately be noted that with a strong inflamed mucosa, such a solution is not recommended, as it can lead to even more irritation. In general, salt has such a positive effect on the throat:
- reduces inflammation of the mucosa;
- prevents the transition of the disease to a complicated form;
- destroys pathogenic microbes;
- eliminates throat congestion.
To prepare an effective solution for rinsing the throat with salt, the proportions must be such that the composition can provide disinfection, but at the same time not damage the mucous membrane. The optimal ratio is half a teaspoon of the substance per glass of water. You can use both ordinary table salt and sea salt, which is characterized by a high content of nutrients.
Soda for throat problems
When a sore throat, I want to quickly get rid of discomfort. At home, rinses come to the rescue. One of the most effective means for preparing the necessary solution, which is in any kitchen, is baking soda. True, the patient should understand that by such procedures he will only alleviate the symptoms of a cold, but an otolaryngologist must be visited. Let's figure out what gives a gargle with soda:
- you can avoid complicating the disease;
- You will achieve the destruction of pathogens that have appeared on the tonsils and walls of the throat;
- relieve pain, reduce sore throat;
- it will be easier to discharge sputum, which will bring relief to the patient;
- the mucous membrane of the throat will quickly return to normal, which will accelerate your recovery.
It is important to know how much soda for gargling you need to take. Before preparing the solution, make sure that you use the correct proportions.
- An adult patient needs only one teaspoon of soda, which must be stirred in a glass of heated boiled water.
- If the child gargles, then in a glass of warm water, dilute soda half a teaspoon.
The number of rinses is three to five times during the day. The solution must be prepared immediately before use.
Triple punch
In order not to give the disease a chance and affect the problem on all fronts, traditional healers recommend gargling with a solution of soda, salt and iodine. To prepare the product, you need to perform the following actions:
- Add half a teaspoon of soda and salt to a glass of hot water.
- When the substances dissolve, strain the liquid to filter out the precipitate (if any).
- Add three drops of iodine.
- When the solution has cooled to a comfortable temperature, proceed with the procedure.
You can gargle with such a composition no more than twice a day. It is important to listen to your feelings. If you feel dry throat after the procedure, reduce the concentration of substances.
The drug "Chlorophyllipt"
Chlorophyllipt is a product based on extracts of myrtle and eucalyptus, which is actively used to treat diseases of ENT organs. The main advantages of the drug are naturalness and effectiveness. It is important that the instruction does not contain any systemic contraindications to the use of chlorophyllipt for gargling. Refuse to use the drug only if there is intolerance to the components of the drug.
The tool is available in several forms. Instructions for rinsing the throat with chlorophylliptom include the following points:
- Shake the solution bottle. This is necessary in order to evenly distribute the extracts in the liquid, which, as a rule, settle on the bottom.
- Dilute a teaspoon of alcohol in a glass of water. If the product is prepared for a child under 10 years old, the concentration of chlorophyllipt must be reduced by half.
- Stir the liquid until it is homogeneous.
It is important that the gargle is prepared immediately before use. If you do this in advance, the useful esters will erode, and the procedure will not bring the expected effect.
Solution "Oka"
Oki Gargling Solution is a preparation made on the basis of the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory component of ketoprofen in the form of a lysine salt. The liquid has a bright emerald color and a pleasant mint aroma.
The solution “Oka” for gargling has an anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antibacterial effect. In the first minutes after the procedure, swelling and discomfort are significantly reduced. This is largely achieved by cleansing the throat from purulent discharge.
To prepare a solution for gargling, you need to pour 100 ml of water into a measuring cup (it is sold complete with the drug itself). Now, clicking on the dispenser, you need to squeeze out the amount of the product corresponding to the age of the patient into the water (2 ml comes out of the bottle with one press):
- adults - 10 ml (5 taps);
- adolescents over 12 years old - 6 ml (3 clicks);
- children over 6 years old - 4 ml (2 clicks).
Rinses are carried out twice a day for three to four days. The tool helps stop the inflammatory process at the initial stage of the disease, and also reinforces the effect of antibiotics.
Furatsilin solution
Furatsilin is a well-known affordable antiseptic that is used to disinfect wounds, burns, pressure sores, ulcers, eyes, genitals, and so on. Also, yellow tablets are actively used to gargle. The drug kills pathogenic microbes, due to which it is possible to reduce swelling, dull pain and speed up the healing process.
Everyone should know how to dilute furatsilin for gargling. An adult will need two tablets per glass of warm water. It should be noted that tablets dissolve very poorly in cold liquids. In principle, such a concentration of the solution is acceptable for children from the age of seven. The solution is prepared as follows:
- Crush the tablets in a mortar to a powder.
- Pour a glass of warm water. The temperature should not exceed 60 degrees, otherwise, the healing properties will significantly decrease.
- Cover the glass with a lid or gauze and leave for 12 hours.
- Strain the liquid so that the undissolved granules do not settle on the mucous membrane.
How to gargle
For diseases of the throat, rinsing is one of the most effective treatments. But this is only on condition that the person performs the procedure correctly. The standard rinse algorithm can be described as follows:
- First of all, rinse your mouth with warm water.
- Put a small portion of the solution in your mouth.
- Throw back your head well (this is necessary so that the root of the tongue goes down and the medicinal composition gets into the epicenter of inflammation).
- Open your mouth and start pronouncing the letter A. It is important that you do not imitate, but pronounce the sound (vibration of the ligaments will allow the solution to get into the most inaccessible places).
- The duration of one "rinse" rinse should be at least 30 seconds.
Conclusion
Symptoms of a sore throat are very similar in all people, but they can indicate completely different diseases. Therefore, even such a simple procedure as gargling, you can not appoint yourself. A preliminary consultation is recommended with a specialist who will make an accurate diagnosis, select an effective rinse, and establish a schedule of procedures and duration of treatment. It is possible that rinsing is completely contraindicated for you. As a rule, this happens with severe damage to the mucous membrane. Also, such manipulations are strictly prohibited in cases of suspicion of the presence of formations in the ENT organs.