The causes of sore throat can be very diverse. But always this is an alarming symptom that should not be dismissed, because it can indicate a serious illness.
If a sore throat is accompanied by other signs of a cold, such as a cough, runny nose and fever, then in this case it is clear that a viral infection has led to inflammation of the pharynx. Therefore, you should consult an otolaryngologist to determine the causes of an uncomfortable condition in order to begin timely and proper treatment of the disease.
Laryngitis most often leads to inflammation of the pharynx. To help the throat, in this case, you can use various pills for resorption with herbal extracts. But they should be taken only according to the instructions, since they contain other medicinal substances. Too sore throat can aggravate too spicy and salty foods, therefore, during the period of illness, it should be abandoned. It is useful at this time to take a large amount of warm liquid, do regular rinses and inhalations.
Sore throat can also be a symptom of an allergy. In this case, it is periodic or seasonal. You can alleviate perspiration by regularly moistening the air in the room, and, of course, it is necessary to monitor its purity, removing dust, as one of the likely allergens. With the seasonal nature of the irritation, you should contact an allergist, take samples to establish its cause.
Malfunctions in the digestive system, in particular reflux , also lead to unpleasant sensations in the throat . This is when the contents of the stomach are involuntarily ejected into the esophagus, causing a burning sensation in the chest area and heartburn. Therefore, if a sore throat occurs every time after a meal, you need to seek the advice of a gastroenterologist. In addition, it is necessary to reduce the amount of fatty and spicy foods in the diet, limit the consumption of citrus fruits and tomatoes, give up alcohol and cigarettes, and also get rid of excess weight.
During pregnancy, the load on the woman’s body increases, and her immunity decreases. Therefore, during this period, the risk of contracting respiratory viral diseases is very high. If there is an unpleasant sensation in the throat, you must immediately respond so as not to aggravate the process and not create an additional burden on the immune system. But it should be remembered that sore throat during pregnancy should be treated, if possible, exclusively with natural drugs and folk remedies. Pills like septolet or strepsils plus containing xylometazoline are absolutely contraindicated. But warm inhalations from herbal decoctions with the addition of essential oils will be very appropriate during this period. Sore throat during pregnancy is also treated with various rinses, for example, you can use heated carrot juice for this. And most importantly, strengthen immunity during pregnancy, including foods with a high content of vitamins in the diet.
Folk remedies are very good as an additional treatment for sore throats. Sore throat and cough with angina are successfully treated with decoctions and teas from medicinal plants. For example, linden tea or dry raspberry helps a lot. Rinse with a decoction of the same parts of chamomile and celandine will help get rid of discomfort. As a preventive cold medicine, traditional medicine recommends a preparation made from the juice of three lemons and half a glass of grated horseradish. If you take this mixture half a teaspoon every day for a week with a seven-day break throughout the winter period, sore throat and cough will not bother you all year.