Nutrition and Diet Specialist Dietician Veysel Ciğerli stated that natural solutions can be found for sore throat, which increases in winter, and explained what can be done against the pain.
TREATMENT WAYS
Stating that sore throat caused by infections is sometimes accompanied by fever, cough, runny nose, sneezing, nausea and headache, Ciğerli said, “Throat pain may be caused by the presence of viruses, bacterial infections and other external factors. Sore throat caused by viral infections, Although medical treatment is applied, it is a condition that sometimes resolves spontaneously.
Sore throat caused by bacterial infections is treated with the help of antibiotic drugs or foods. “Apart from this, getting enough rest, sleeping, and not talking loudly are also ways to deal with sore throat,” he said.
CONSUME THIS COUPLE WITH A DESSERT SPOON
Giving information about foods that relieve sore throat and are good for pain, Ciğerli said, “Frequent consumption of water prevents the throat from drying out and becoming irritated. You can mix ginger with 1 teaspoon of honey and consume it in the morning.
‘VINEGAR NEUTRALIZES THE BACTERIA IN THE THROAT’
Due to its acetic acid content, vinegar helps neutralize bacteria in the throat. Gargling with 2 tablespoons of vinegar added to 1 tea glass of warm water will be sufficient.
GARGAGE WITH NON-IODINE SALT
Gargling with non-iodized salt is effective in fighting bacteria. “It can be prepared by adding 1 teaspoon of non-iodized salt to 1 cup of warm water,” he said.
PREVENTS INFLAMMATION
Adding that linden prevents inflammation with its anti-inflammatory properties, Ciğerli said, “Linden prevents inflammation and has natural anti-inflammatory properties. Consuming linden tea will also be effective in dealing with throat infections.
THE MOST POWERFUL ANTIBIOTIC
Onion and garlic are also among the strongest natural sources of antibiotics. “Consumption of these foods is extremely important in dealing with both viral and bacterial infections,” he said.
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