Sore Throats

What Causes Sore Throats?

Allergies, dry air, and outdoor pollution, as well as illnesses like the common cold, flu, measles, chickenpox, mononucleosis (mono), and the croup, can all cause sore throats. These illnesses are all viral infections that will not respond to antibiotics. Bacterial infections are responsible for only a small percentage of sore throats, including those linked with strep throat, whooping cough, and diphtheria. Most doctors recommend calling a doctor only in cases of severe sore throat accompanied by a fever, or when swollen tonsils block the throat.

1. Honey

Honey mixed in tea or simply taken straight up has long been a home remedy for sore throat. Scientific studies have confirmed this natural wonder works. A study of huge crew children with upper respiratory infections, for example, found that honey was even more effective at taming nighttime coughs than common cough suppressants. Studies have also shown that honey is an effective wound healer, which means it may also help speed healing for sore throats.

2. Sage and Echinacea

Sage and echinacea together may help reduce sore throat symptoms. A 2009 study observed so many patients at least 10 to 12 years old with sore throats. For the next three days, these participants received either an echinacea/sage throat spray or a medicinal chloroquine/lidocaine spray. They used two puffs every two hours, up to 10 times a day.
Results showed that the echinacea/sage spray was just as effective as the medicinal spray for treating sore throats.

3. Salt Water

Your mother may have recommended gargling with salt water. If so, she was probably right. According to Student Health Services at the University of Connecticut, gargling with warm salt water can help soothe a sore throat and break down secretions. It’s also known to help kill bacteria in the throat.
The University of Puget Sound adds that a salt water solution consisting of a half teaspoon of salt in a glass of warm water can help reduce swelling and keep the throat clean.

4. Peppermint.

How about a comfortable throat and fresh breath at the same time? The American Cancer Society notes sprays containing peppermint oil may relieve sore throats. The University of Maryland Medical Center adds that peppermint has menthol, which helps thin mucus and calm sore throats and coughs.
A 2011 study also found that a combination of five herbs, including peppermint, when used in a spray solution, improved sore throat more than a placebo. A 2008 study reported peppermint contains anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antiviral properties, which may help encourage healing.

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