How to treat very painful sore throat?

Picture this: You’re lying in bed, feeling absolutely terrible. Your throat is so sore that you can barely swallow your own saliva, let alone food or water. You want nothing more than for the pain to stop and the world to go back to normal – but how do you make that happen? Don’t worry, my friend! In this article, we’ll explore all of the different ways you can treat a really painful sore throat.

Symptoms

The first step in treating your sore throat is being able to identify what symptoms you are experiencing. Let’s take a look at some common ones:

  • Difficulty swallowing
  • Swollen glands
  • Redness at the back of the throat
  • Coughing
  • Headaches

Causes

There are many different causes for a sore throat – it’s not always just caused by shouting too loud or singing karaoke classics all night long!

Some possible causes include:

  1. Viral infections (cold, flu)
  2. Bacterial infections (strep throat)
  3. Allergies
  4. Smoking or passive smoking
  5. Acid reflux

It’s important to recognize which type of infection or cause has led us down into these depths.

When It Gets Critical

If you’re having trouble breathing due to swelling in your throat then seek immediate medical attention; especially if there are virus-like symptoms involved like coughing, fever etc.

Yes…this can lead up to an emergency situation

DIY Remedies

Now that we know what we’re dealing with let’s explore some DIY remedies before rushing off straight away towards antibiotics.

Gargle saltwater solution

This age-old technique has been used since forever; time-tested natural remedy as help relive symptoms of inflammation and pain when done several times throughout the day until relief is found.

How does one gargle saltwater solution correctly?

  • Mix a 1/2 teaspoon of salt with water and gargle
  • Spit out the solution
  • Repeat several times throughout the day until relief is found.

Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV)

What?!? Why not marvel about apple juice instead…due to its sweetness, right?

Yep, you read that right. ACV can work wonders in treating your painful sore throat. Its high acidic content helps kill harmful bacteria by disrupting their pH level – which makes it harder for them to survive.

Here’s how you use it:

  • Add one spoon of unfiltered apple cider vinegar into hot water
  • Gargle this mixture for at least thirty seconds
    Repeat once or twice daily

Honey and lemon

For those who don’t like gargling salty things or have an aversion towards ACV then try some traditional honey mixed with lemon juice remedies that we’ve all heard our grandparents use before when they were under-the-weather!

So how does this concoction helps?

Lemons are known for their anti-inflammatory properties whilst honey has unique healing abilities making them a good combo to soothe nagging pain and help fight infections off.

Steps:

  1. Squeeze fresh lemons and strain out pulp
  2. Add two tablespoons of honey simultaneously while stirring until mixed well,
  3. Aim & administer! Two tablespoon-fulls every three hours.

OTC Medication

If DIY remedies aren’t working fast enough – give Over The Counter medication aka OTC medications a go but beware; follow instructions given as overdosing these drugs would only result in further complications!

Throat sprays

As the name suggests; throat sprays are used when victims require immediate relief from sore throats due to inflammation or other accompanying symptoms such as coughing fits etcetera because they lubricate irritated tissues inside your mouth cavity providing temporary short-lived relief.

  • Here are some throat sprays to try:
  • Chloraseptic sore throat spray
  • Vicks VapoCool sore throat spray

Pain Killers

One way to alleviate your pain is through regular formulations of paracetamol (also known as acetaminophen) or ibuprofen either in tablet form, liquid suspension formulation or even powder sachets like Panadol and Dolo Tabs etc. Consult a medical professional first if needed because these might not be the best option for people with specific allergy issues.

The Don’ts When You’re Sick

Before we wrap this up, there’s something really important you should know about what NOT TO DO whilst being sick.

  • Don’t drink alcohol!
    Alone?…Really??? Let us explain it here!

    Alcohol will dehydrate you more than other fluids such as water – which would only worsen symptoms due to irritation caused by consuming alcohol

  • Avoid outdoor pollution

In an aggravating situation where air quality outside deteriorates and triggers coughing fits resulting from several respiratory problems such as asthma, emphysema or bronchitis amongst others – it’s best advised one stays indoors until conditions have improved thoroughly.

Conclusion: No Quick Fixes!

So now that we’ve looked at all kinds of remedies and medication options let me tell you this – finding true quick fixes is painfully difficult…it’s like fighting Hydra; defeat one route of attack another arises immediately…

Therefore it is highly recommended that you never take a busy schedule lightly again because when harsh flu season comes knocking on our doors…yeah; no JOKE- taking scheduled annual vaccinations becomes essential!

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