How to Treat Laryngitis or Sore Throat | Treatments for Sore Throat

Question: I have swollen glands on left side of throat from last 5 days. I’m finding difficulty in swallowing water also. I tried Medison and Losengers for sore throat treatment.

Answer:

What is laryngitis and its causes?

A sore throat or laryngitis is usually caused by an infection. It may range from mild soreness and indisposition to a very painful condition with difficulty in swallowing. Invariably, the glands around the throat, the submandibular glands get inflamed and swollen.

Once the infection is cured, the glands will subside.

Do you have fever?
Cough? Nasal discharge? Headache?

Investigation:

Get a throat swab done to identify the infective organism. The posterior nasal discharge should be examined for streptococcus.

Laryngitis Remedies:

• Stay away from any cold food stuff. Do not consume anything from the fridge directly. Let its temperature come down to the room temperature.
• Avoid – yogurt, rice, banana, pickle, fried foods and sugary foods altogether.
  They cause further irritation to the throat.
• Consume gargle twice a day to cure laryngitis. Use hot water to which a teaspoon of salt has been added.
• Squeeze the juice of 1 lime. To it add 1 tablespoon of honey. Add ½ a glass of hot water. Consume this mixture daily for one week to treat sore throat. Lime is packed with vitamin C and anti-oxidants which fight infections. Honey alleviates the throat of irritation and pain.
• Turmeric is a very popular and well-known home remedy for laryngitis, which shows speedy results. Add two spoons turmeric powder to 1 glass of hot milk. This should be had first thing in the morning.
• Eat soft, steamed, lightly cooked, and bland foods which will not hurt the throat.
• Homoeopathic remedy – drosera, is ideal and greatly beneficial. It is indicated in cases of sore throat, with intense irritation, hoarseness and pain. The person cannot talk or swallow.

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