Sore throat is a symptom of throat problems, affecting people of all genders and ages. With increased social interaction and the consumption of spicy and irritating foods, more and more people are experiencing frequent sore throats. What should you do if you have a sore throat? Many people will buy anti-inflammatory drugs, such as antibiotics, from pharmacies on their own. However, ENT specialists warn: do not take antibiotics indiscriminately for a sore throat.
Long-term use of these medications not only fails to treat sore throats but can also lead to drug resistance and damage to the liver and kidneys. It is best to consult a doctor for diagnosis and treatment of sore throats and use medication as prescribed. It is also important to know how to manage a sore throat at home and avoid common mistakes that could worsen the condition.
You shouldn't drink too much plain water when you have a sore throat.
For a sore throat, drinking too much plain water is not helpful and may even increase the body's excretory burden. A daily water intake of 1000 ml is sufficient. Adding some medicinal herbs to your water can help relieve throat discomfort, such as monk fruit, malva nut, honeysuckle, imperata root, ophiopogon root, or chrysanthemum. These can all be purchased at pharmacies.
In addition, some tea shops sell dried flowers, such as roses and Chinese roses, which have the effect of cooling the blood and can also nourish yin and blood.
Sore throat can be treated with steam inhalation therapy
If you have a sore, itchy, dry, or burning throat, steam inhalation therapy can be effective.
The method involves breathing into a hot teacup or teapot, which will quickly relieve the discomfort. Alternatively, about 30 ml of compound benzoin tincture can be dissolved in about 500 ml of boiling water in a large container, and the person can breathe into the steam.
Adjust your diet if you have a sore throat
After developing a sore throat, avoid spicy foods like hot pot and mala tang. Also, limit your intake of chicken, beef, and lamb, which are considered "heaty" in traditional Chinese medicine. Instead, eat more duck, especially in stews with goji berries. Additionally, lily bulbs, rock sugar, yam, barley, and japonica rice are all yin-nourishing and dryness-relieving foods; choosing these to eat along with plenty of fruits and vegetables is also beneficial and won't harm your yang energy.
When you have a sore throat, it's not only important to know which foods can soothe it, but also to pay attention to your diet! During seasonal changes, cook more porridge, such as vegetable porridge or hawthorn porridge, and eat more sour foods, such as dried plums and hawthorn, which are good choices.
remind:
It's important to note that frequent throat inflammation may be caused by chronic pharyngitis, requiring special attention and prompt medical attention. Chronic pharyngitis is prone to recurrence, and symptoms often occur after fatigue, exposure to cold, excessive smoking and drinking, consumption of irritating foods, sudden changes in weather, or inhalation of cold air. At these times, patients experience more severe dryness and sore throat, and some may also have a fever. Examination often reveals acute congestion and swelling of the pharyngeal mucosa, and blood tests show elevated white blood cell count and an increased percentage of neutrophils.
