Having a sore throat can be a pretty uncomfortable situation – while it shouldn’t take long to clear up, there are some things you can do to soothe your throat and make yourself feel a whole lot better.
What Makes My Throat Sore? 6i1t2x
Before you can treat it, it helps to know what a sore throat is and why it happens. A sore throat is actually a common medical condition called pharyngitis, and can be caused by viruses, bacteria or substances that can irritate your throat – like pollution.
If your sore throat is a result of a more serious condition (like a really nasty mild sore throat, there are things you can do at home to make it feel better.
Ginger, Honey, and Lemon Tea 3q2u3m
There is technically no "tea" in the tea, it's just honey, lemon, ginger and hot water. The lemon juice helps cut through congestion, the honey soothes your throat and the ginger is anti-inflammatory, anti-parasitic, anti-viral, and anti-bacterial.
Ginger, honey and lemon Tea
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Gargle and spit about 8 ounces of warm water mixed with 1 tablespoon of salt. The warm mixture will bathe your throat and help take away the discomfort.
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Drink plenty of clear liquids that are warm or at room temperature. Steer clear of any food or drinks that will coat your throat, like dairy products.
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Keep your mouth moist by sucking on throat lozenges or hard candy – the less sugar they contain, the better.
Halls lozenges can offer relief to your sore throat
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