Sore Throat Causes | Home Remedy for Sore Throat | Pharyngitis

What is Sore Throat or Acute Pharyngitis

Sore Throat is a common winter complaint. It is a sign of viral or bacterial infection or an irritation of the pharynx (the back column of the mouth behind the tongue).If caused by a virus Sore throat develops gradually and is accompanied by flu or cold and sometimes fever and sore throat due to bacteria develops fast with headache and fever

Symptoms of Sore Throat

• Talking and swallowing becomes discomforting
• Swelling and visible redness
• Back of the throat experiences scratchy and burning sensation

Causes of Sore Throat or Acute Pharyngitis

1. A sore throat signifies that something is wrong.
2. Sore throat caused by a virus develops gradually and is accompanied by flu or cold and sometimes fever which maybe below 101 degree Fahrenheit.
3. Sore throat due to bacteria develops fast and there is a swelling in the neck and lymph glands and headache develops and fever is above 102.
4. Allergy related sore throats are characterized by congested or a running nose and itchy eyes.
5. Eating spicy food, screaming, smoking, dry heat, breathing polluted air can aggravate conditions.

Natural Remedy for Sore Throat or Acute Pharyngitis

• A mixture of 1 tea spoon of salt stirred into 8 ounces of water, when gargled several times a day helps to break congestion and clears throat.
• Throat should be kept moist by sucking a hard candy.
• Use a cool mist vaporizer or humidifier to keep throat and nasal membranes moist.
• Chicken soup or herbal tea relieves sore throat temporarily.

How to Prevent Sore Throat

• Avoid cigarette smoking.
• Cover your mouth while sneezing or coughing
• Avoid touching your nose, eyes and mouth
• Wash your hands regularly

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