Health and Lifestyle

6 Tips to Fight Against Throat Infection

Dr. Veena Madhankumar

Dec 15, 2017 — 2 min read

Throat infection is usually a minor problem that becomes a major distraction in your day to day activities. The itching sensation becomes a hurdle and does not allow you to concentrate on your tasks.

1. Salt Water Gargling

The oldest yet the best trick in the book. Salt water gargling helps in the fight against throat infection and its side effects. The combination of warm water with salt helps you wash off the infection in the pharyngeal region. Once the infection is washed off, the edema following the infection also reduces. The warmth of the solution also gives you relief from the itchy feeling too.

2. Soft diet

By eating lighter food, you give your body more time and energy to fight the infection. Lighter food will also pass through your throat much easier, not worsening the pain.

3. Steam

Steaming water with a mild cold suppressant is very good in fighting against throat infection and nasal conjunctivitis. Make sure you inhale the steam in such a way that the heat reaches all the infected areas for best results. Do it twice a day for a minimum of 15 minutes for best results.

4. Local heat

At times you might feel pain in the infected area. The pain might come at a random time or while you eat something. Using heating pads or wrapping a hot towel around your neck will help you ease off the pain.

5. Avoid moving around

During these situations, it might be better to not move around in public areas. The infections make your body weak and vulnerable. This lets way for any further infection or worsens your current situation.

6. Get medical attention

If the symptoms like swelling in your neck and body ache persist for more than four to five days, you might need to speak with a physician to get cured.

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