To relieve sore throat, what you can do is to use an analgesic spray, such as Hexomidine, or take an analgesic and anti-inflammatory, such as Ibuprofen, under medical advice.
Sore throat usually lasts for 3 to 5 days when the cause is viral, but when it comes to a bacterial infection, the period may be longer than 3 weeks, and in this case the best form of treatment is with prescribed antibiotics by the doctor.
Sore throat remedies
Anti-inflammatory and antibiotic medicines should only be taken when indicated by your doctor, which usually happens when there is pharyngitis or tonsillitis, or when you notice that there is pus in the throat. If fever is present the doctor may also indicate antibiotics. In these cases it may be recommended to take:
- Ibuprofen: is a great anti-inflammatory to heal the sore throat;
- Nimesulide: is also anti-inflammatory being a good choice for ibuprofen;
- Ketoprofen: is another type of anti-inflammatory for throat that has excellent results;
- Benalet tablet: is good for irritated and inflamed throat, which does not need a prescription to be bought;
- Azithromycin: in the form of syrup or tablet, is also indicated when there is a sore throat with pus and earache;
- Penicillin: is an injection indicated when there is pus in the throat, quickly healing persistent throat pain.
During the treatment, it is also recommended not to walk barefoot and avoid wearing very light clothing, ideally try to cover the body to the maximum to protect against temperature differences. Do not take anything too cold or anything too hot are other care to have while the sore throat persists.
See other examples of inflammatory and irritated throat remedies.
Home Remedies for Sore Throat
The gargarejos are especially indicated in case of sore throat in pregnancy or lactation, because in these situations the medicines sold in pharmacies are contraindicated. Some great home remedies for sore throats, such as:
- Gargling with water and salt, or clove tea because it cleanses the throat
- Take clove tea because it is a good natural antibiotic
- Take 1 tablespoon of honey mixed with 1 lemon
- Take 1 cup of orange juice with 1 tablespoon of honey and 10 drops of propolis
- Take Echinacea tea because it strengthens the immune system
- Drink several sips of water a day to keep the throat region hydrated
If the sore throat persists, even with these treatments, a medical consultation with a general practitioner or otolaryngologist is recommended.
Natural Remedies and What to Eat
Watch in this video what else can you do to relieve sore throat in adults and children:
