Cure a Sore Throat
Sore throats sometimes last a week. They usually don't require direct medical attention. Even when they do, doctors are less likely to prescribe antibiotics because many strains of bacteria are resistant to such treatment. Strep tests are recommended before antibiotics are prescribed to find out if it's a serious infection. Home remedy cures are the mainstay for sore throats and often help relieve pain while the body naturally fights off the infection.
Instructions
1. Take fluids that don't have caffeine. This helps prevent dehydration. Broths and soups are good and always drink plenty of water.
2. Try gargling with a mixture of salt and warm water. Add about ? tsp. of salt to a warm glass of water then gargle. Try not to swallow the mixture. This helps rid the throat area of mucus while soothing the painful areas.
3. Turn on the humidifier for your sore throat. Breathing in the added moisture keeps your throat from drying out. Make sure you have fresh water in the unit each day. Clean the humidifier's water holder on the third day.
4. Prepare a honey and lemon drink. This cure uses hot water mixed with honey and lemon. Let it cool before sipping. This drink coats your throat and clears mucus buildup.
5. Buy throat lozenges. Their purpose is to keep your throat and mouth moist and to help cleanse the throat area.
6. Gargle with apple cider vinegar. This folk remedy cure is to take a glass of water and add 2 tbsp. of the vinegar. Take only a mouthful to gargle then spit it out. Rinse mouth with regular water after each time. Some people recommend adding a teaspoon of cayenne pepper to the concoction with your favorite honey.
7. Keep talking at a minimum level. Your throat needs its rest.
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