A sore throat means infection in throat? kindly suggest some medicine to use at home
A sore throat usually means an infection of the pharynx that is part of the upper respiratory system and is located right at the back of your mouth where the throat actually starts. Below this is the larynx, where you vocal cords are located. Your primary aim now that you have been infected is to ensure that the infection does not follow the line of gravity and affect this organ as well or further.
Infections are usually accompanied by an inflammation. In the respiratory system, this consists of heavy secretion of phlegm, swelling and a reddish tinge to the area caused by increased blood flow. This is the body’s way of fighting infections and it starts by trapping the infection in a coat of mucus so that it doesn’t spread. The body then increases the blood flow to the region so that the white blood cells can start killing the pathogens. This process is usually aided by medication like antibiotics if the infection is caused by bacteria. Unfortunately, there are no medicines that can cure a virus infection yet and it is only the human immune system that can do this task. During this time, one of the main problems that you are probably facing is phlegm. While it is necessary that this substance is secreted so that the infection can be fought, it sometimes hampers breathing and talking. The swelling of the area also makes it difficult to swallow food so one of the treatments that you should take is antihistamines. Antihistamines block the effects of histamines that are created by the body to increase mucus secretion and cause swelling. Antihistamines are available as decongestant with active ingredients like diphenhydramine. If there are any fever symptoms then a analgesics may also be required to bring the fever down to a manageable level and allow you to rest comfortably – rest is one of the most important treatments that you can give yourself at this time. Over the course of a week, with this regime you should be fine.
Home remedies can speed up this process. Since you would be experiencing difficulty in eating and swallowing, soups are highly recommended. To any soup, add the following seasoning and spices: ginger, garlic and black pepper. Ginger and garlic can be added in the form of ginger-garlic paste and black pepper should be freshly grated into the soup. Garlic is a natural antibiotic and ginger is a natural analgesic and antihistamine. Try to avail of steam inhalation treatments to loosen up the mucus and drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration.
