How to Soothe an Itchy Throat?
A scratchy throat rivals the common cold, when it comes to prevalence. It is an extremely commonplace disease, but can be aggravating as it results in difficulty in swallowing, and fever in many cases. This article will help you get rid of a scratchy throat with simple and effective remedies.
Scratchy itchy throat is generally a symptom associated with other throat diseases. There are many scratchy throat causes - viral infections (like cold or flu), bacterial infections (like strep throat or whooping cough), allergies, dryness, muscle strain, etc. However, mostly people tend to get a sore or scratchy throat after a viral infection.
The symptoms are scratchy and burning feeling in the throat. On several occasions, one experiences pain as well. One might also suffer from fever, cough, discharge of mucus, and headache. In cases of strep throat, one might have trouble swallowing and develop fever. With strep throat, one might also experience swollen tonsils, burning in the throat, and headache. In some cases, one might experience sore throat on one side.
Home remedies for scratchy throat
Drink Plenty of Fluids
Drink liquids and keep your throat lubricated, try very hard to stay away from areas of dust and debris that might contribute to your scratchy throat. Try to take note of where you are and what you are doing and you might be able to at least limit some of the irritation to your throat. It is also possible that you have a food allergy, but again paying attention to your surroundings will help a great deal.
Gargling with salt water helps to cope with scratchy throat
Take a glass of warm water and mix a teaspoon of salt in it. A topical remedy such as gargles soothes a scratchy or sore throat. You should gargle twice a day to get rid of scratchy throat. Gargling with salt water will give you relief from irritation, swelling and pain.
Tea Remedies
Sip on a bit of tea filled with lemon and honey, great for soothing the throat and lemon has a disinfecting effect on whatever it touches. If your scratchy throat is really bad use a concentrated amount of lemon juice mixed with honey, no water to get the maximum effect. This age old remedy is simple and inexpensive, you can make it from products you probably already have on hand in your kitchen cupboard. Chamomile tea is very soothing drink a nice hot cup and relax as it soothes away your scratchy throat. The tea helps the inflammation in the throat and is good for the digestion too.
Honey & Pepper
In a bowl take one tablespoon of organic honey and sprinkle some black pepper on it. Mix both well. Then keep licking the mix slowly. Within few days you will see a difference in your condition. Follow this remedy everyday before going to bed, till you get better.
Ginger Tea
Drinking warm ginger and honey tea helps in scratchy throat treatment. To prepare this concoction, boil water and add tea. Add some freshly cut clean ginger root. Boil this for 2-3 minutes and strain it in a clean mug. Add honey and lemon juice to taste. Adults can have this tea, 2-3 times a day and for children, half-a-cup 2 times a day, should serve the purpose.
Source:
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Other links:
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