If you have a sore throat or a sore throat, you want it to be relieved quickly. If your throat is burning, it may be difficult to swallow or eat. Over-the-counter medications, sucking candies, or throat sprays are the best ways to treat sore throat before seeing a doctor. Once you've found your pain relief, take a moment to think about the possible cause with your doctor.
Steps
Part 1 of 3: treat a burning throat
Step 1. Try over-the-counter pain relievers
A simple solution is to take an oral pain reliever such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen. Follow the dosage in the box to know how often.
Anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen may be more effective than paracetamol in reducing inflammation and irritation. However, paracetamol may be more effective in relieving pain
Step 2. Eat water ice cream
Ice popsicles can relieve a burn in the throat because the cold eases the pain.
You can try other cold treatments, such as ice cream or frozen fruit. Even iced tea or cold water could ease your throat
Step 3. Try throat lozenges
The lozenges are available at most drugstores and are designed to relieve pain in the throat. Just make sure they are sugar-free if you're careful with your figure.
You can take lozenges as often as you like. Also, try choosing eucalyptus or menthol lozenges, as they also cool the throat
Step 4. Use a throat spray
If you don't like throat lozenges, you can use a throat spray instead. Some sprays have numbing and antibiotic properties to help relieve your sore throat.
To use it, just open your mouth wide. Stick out your tongue. Aim the spray directly at the back of your mouth and spray some down your throat
Step 5. Let your food cool
If your meal is very hot, it could increase the irritation in your throat. Make sure you don't eat or drink hot foods if your throat is sore. Blow on them to cool them. Add an ice cube or stir your liquid foods before eating them.
Step 6. Stay hydrated
Drink plenty of fluids during the day when you have a sore throat. If you become dehydrated your throat will become drier, which will increase the irritation. You don't need to drink only water. Also try tea and coffee, especially if they are hot, not hot, as liquids can soothe your throat.
- Men should drink 2.5 liters of water per day and women 2.2 liters. You may need to drink more if you have a sore throat.
- To soothe your throat even more, add a spoonful of honey to your tea or coffee.
Step 7. Humidify the air
A dry throat can cause a lot of irritation, making your throat even drier. Try installing a humidifier in your home if the air is too dry. If the air in your home is too dry, it could irritate your throat even more.
However, you can achieve a similar effect by taking a hot shower and taking the time to inhale the steam from it. Close the bathroom door before running the shower. When you turn on the faucet before entering the shower, turn on very hot water so that the bathroom fills with steam. Turn down the water temperature so you can shower. During the shower, take a deep breath and allow the steam to reach your throat
Step 8. Avoid cigarette smoke
Cigarette smoke, even from other people, can irritate your throat. Avoid smokers until your throat is better.
Step 9. Buy a new toothbrush
Bacteria build up on the toothbrush over time. You might re-infect your throat with bacteria if you use the same old toothbrush for a long time.
Bacteria enter your body through the gums, especially if you bleed while brushing
Step 10. Get a prescription for medication
Your doctor is your best ally in determining your first line of defense. In many cases, you may need antibiotics to treat your throat, depending on the problem you have.
Part 2 of 3: Using natural treatments
Step 1. Try an apple cider vinegar solution
Add a tsp. to s. honey and apple cider vinegar in hot water. Mix well. Drink the mixture.
- Some people say that this treatment helps relieve a sore throat because it kills bacteria. Honey also helps relieve pain.
- If you prefer, you can gargle with apple cider vinegar. Mix 2 tbsp. to s. in half a cup of water. Do not add honey.
Step 2. Gargle with salt water
Heat a cup of water. Add a c. to c. of salt and stir. Use this solution to gargle as it will relieve pain and inflammation.
- Salt water works as an antiseptic, which prevents germs from multiplying in your throat. It also helps eliminate phlegm.
- You can also mix half a tsp. to c. salt and half a tsp. to c. of baking soda in a cup of hot water to gargle it.
Step 3. Prepare a marshmallow root tea
You can usually find this root on the Internet or in specialty stores. Put a c. to s. of the root in a cup and pour boiling water over it. Let infuse between 30 and 60 minutes.
- Filter the pulp and drink the mixture.
- Check with your doctor if you have diabetes or any problems with your blood sugar levels, as this can change your blood sugar level.
Step 4. Drink licorice root herbal tea
Some people get relief from their sore throat by drinking licorice root tea. You can find this herbal tea ready-made in stores, or you can make it yourself.
- To make it yourself, you need 1 cup of licorice root (in small pieces), 2 tbsp. to s. of cloves (whole) and half a cup of chamomile flowers. You will find these ingredients in specialty stores. Store them in airtight containers.
- Pour two and a half cups of water into a saucepan. Add three good spoons of the ingredients to the water. Heat the water until it boils and boil over low heat for 10 minutes. Filter and drink.
Part 3 of 3: determine the cause of burns in the throat
Step 1. Check for heartburn
Heartburn can cause a burning sensation in the throat from the acid reflux.
- Heartburn can also cause a burning sensation in the chest that gets worse when you lie down. Usually, these problems show up after eating. You might be hoarse the next day or you might have trouble swallowing.
- You may also get a sour or metallic taste in your mouth if you have heartburn.
- Sit down. If you are lying in bed and you can smell acid burning in the back of your throat, the first thing to do is sit up. Drink a glass of water to soothe your throat. You can also raise your bed.
- Start treatment for heartburn with non-prescription antacids. They help neutralize the acid in the esophagus and stomach. They take effect almost instantly. However, they won't help your throat if it is already burning, but they will prevent acids from returning to your throat.
- Patients who suffer from persistent pain and discomfort should seek medical attention.
Step 2. Think about glossodynia (or burning mouth syndrome)
If other parts of your mouth are burning along with your throat, you may be suffering from glossodynia. This syndrome can be caused by other problems such as hormones, allergies, infections or a lack of certain vitamins. However, doctors are not sure what causes this syndrome.
You may have a dry mouth or a strange taste in your mouth. Talk to your doctor or dentist if you notice these symptoms. It could be the result of facial neuropathy
Step 3. Take your temperature
If you have a fever, you could have tonsillitis. Other symptoms of angina include white dots on the back of the throat on the palate, fever, headache, and rash. Angina does not produce a cough.
- If you think you have angina, see your doctor. Angina can sometimes cause an infection of the tonsils. Treatment includes antibiotics.
- Fever in addition to inflammation of the lymph nodes and a sore throat can be a symptom of infectious mononucleosis. Therefore, you should also consult your doctor if these symptoms appear. You will have tests and your doctor may see the results of atypical white blood cells. Avoid sports because of possible ruptured spleen from impact activities.
Step 4. Note how long your sore throat lasts
If the sore throat continues after treatment, it could be a sign of something more serious, such as throat cancer. See your doctor if your throat hurts for more than two weeks, especially if you've taken antibiotics.
Observe unusual weight loss caused by cancer
Step 5. Think about other causes
Pain and burning in the throat can be caused by allergies or smoking. The best way to relieve your throat is to quit smoking or to control your allergies by taking an antihistamine.