There are several factors that can cause an itchy throat; among non-infectious ones he considers allergic rhinitis, postnasal drip, breathing through the mouth, smoking, gastroesophageal reflux (GERD), as well as exposure to allergens and pollution. However, you could also develop this condition due to viruses, bacteria or fungi. Make an appointment with your family doctor to determine the cause of the problem; in the meantime, you can try to relieve discomfort without taking medications, especially if you can't afford to buy many or prefer not to use them. To soothe the disorder you can sip hot drinks, follow natural remedies, change your diet or lifestyle.
Steps
Method 1 of 4: Consume Hot Drinks
Step 1. Make hot lemonade
You can relieve the discomfort by sipping very hot water with the addition of a little fresh lemon juice. If you like, you can mix in some honey and fresh ginger root for a warm, soothing drink for the throat.
- Drink lemonade every few hours to find relief from malaise; squeeze the juice of half a lemon for every 250 ml of boiling water and add a teaspoon of honey and fresh ginger.
- To get more benefits, you can also add half a teaspoon of turmeric; this plant helps cleanse the throat and relieve discomfort.
Step 2. Drink licorice or ginger tea
A ginger-based drink offers relief to a sore throat. You can take the ready-made one in sachets or the fresh root. Cut the root into small pieces and boil it for 10-15 minutes, strain the drink and sip the liquid to relieve a sore throat.
Licorice root is also known for its soothing properties; you can use ready-made sachets or whole licorice. Slice 2.5 cm of root and leave it to infuse in boiling water for 24 hours; after this time, filter the drink, add some honey and drink the herbal tea
Step 3. Make a soothing tea
You can use different types of medicinal plants to make a drink or take them as a tincture. Make sure you always use high quality products from reputable sources. You can drink three or four cups of herbal tea made from these plants or take three drops of the tincture, three or four times a day. The specific ones to treat an itchy throat are:
- Dong quai (Chinese Angelica);
- Euphrasia (Euphrasia officinalis);
- Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba);
- Milk thistle (Silybum marianum);
- Red clover (Trifolium pratense);
- Nettle (Urtica dioica).
Step 4. Get warm apple cider vinegar
This acidic substance helps relieve a sore throat and a cough that develops as a result. Try to get the organic one, mixing one tablespoon of it in 250-300ml of water. Heat the water until it gets hot and add the honey to make the sour taste of the vinegar a little more bearable.
If you can tolerate the taste of vinegar, you can use a lower dose of water and drink the more concentrated solution for a more potent blend. Some people can't stand the taste, so choose the dilution level that best suits your needs
Method 2 of 4: Using Natural Remedies
Step 1. Eat a spoonful of raw honey
This food alone is known for its soothing properties against sore throats. Make sure you get a pure one without adding additives or other industrially processed ingredients; you can get it from natural food stores or better-stocked supermarkets.
Take a spoonful every few hours to soothe the discomfort
Step 2. Gargle with salt water
This is another method of relieving discomfort. You can make a saline solution by mixing half a teaspoon of salt in 250ml of hot water. Gargling every two to three hours should help you find relief from an itchy throat. do not use table salt, as it generally contains iodine and other additives.
- To gargle with this mixture, take a sip, keep your mouth open and move the liquid around your mouth, trying to push the air from the back of your throat so that the mixture can vibrate and "gurgle" towards the mouth. bottom of the mouth.
- Be careful not to swallow the liquid, as it may make you sick; after gargle for a few minutes, spit it out.
Step 3. Use a saline solution to clear the nasal passages of allergens
You can make your own using distilled or boiled (and subsequently cooled) water; add half a teaspoon of salt and half of baking soda to 250 ml of water. Once this mixture is prepared, pour three or four drops into each nostril; consider that a teaspoon contains about 5 drops. Alternatively, you can do nasal washes using a bulb syringe, spray bottle, or neti pot.
Step 4. Get some balsamic candies
They represent an additional help against malaise, as they are made with natural ingredients. You can find completely pure and natural ones at pharmacies or online; most of them contain honey, ginger or a combination of anti-inflammatory substances.
Follow the directions on the package carefully and eat them every day only in the right dosage
Method 3 of 4: Change Your Habits
Step 1. Drink lots of fluids
Try to keep yourself well hydrated, as dehydration can aggravate the discomfort. Drink plenty of water, at least 8 8-ounce glasses a day, as well as hot drinks such as herbal teas.
You can also sip soups or other hot liquids as part of meals to take in fluids; all of this helps keep you hydrated
Step 2. Keep your tongue and mouth clean
To rid the mouth of the bacteria responsible for sore throats, you can do a good brushing and cleaning of the mouth. If the discomfort is caused by an allergic reaction, such as a seasonal one, brushing your tongue can help eliminate the pollen responsible.
- For truly thorough oral hygiene, you can gargle with salt water after each brush. Also, be sure to stick to a regular flossing routine to remove any bacteria or food residue from your mouth.
- If you do work that involves exposure to irritants - such as cement dust if you work in the construction industry or cellulose fiber residues in paper mills - wear a dust mask to avoid inhaling these particles.
Step 3. Stay away from airborne irritants, such as tobacco smoke, cold or dry air
Environmental factors such as smoke, pollutants, cold and dry air can cause inflammation and irritation of the throat. If you smoke, stop to reduce the discomfort in your throat. If you have to go out in the cold and dry air, cover your mouth with a scarf; If the air in your home is particularly dry, consider getting a humidifier.
After you quit smoking, you may experience a temporary worsening of your sore throat. This may be due to the fact that nicotine desensitizes the mucous membranes; however, you can overcome this by gargling with salt water to quickly reduce discomfort
Step 4. Take advantage of the steam on your face
You can find relief from itching by increasing the humidity; use a facial sauna or just boil a pot of water and then put your face over the bowl to breathe in the steam. Another simple solution is to take a long shower with hot water, close the bathroom door, fill the room with steam, and breathe deeply to inhale the moisture.
Alternatively, turn on a humidifier in the room; when you have a sore throat, sleep is better if the room air is humid enough
Method 4 of 4: Change the Power
Step 1. Eat green leafy vegetables
Add more of these vegetables, such as savoy cabbage, spinach, kale, chard, to ensure an adequate supply of nutrients. Also choose orange or yellow vegetables, such as carrots, peppers, and sweet potatoes.
Eat more cabbage, beets, nettles, and bamboo shoots; try to include more vegetables in your diet to keep yourself healthy and help your body clear mucus from your throat
Step 2. Consume garlic and onions
Put more on your plates; you can add them raw to salads or stir-fry them with other vegetables.
- You can roast garlic in the oven and eat it whole.
- Both garlic and onions contain vitamin C and valuable antioxidants to help the immune system fight those responsible for itchy throats, regardless of whether it is allergens or an infection.
Step 3. Get diagnosed with sore throat
This disorder could be the consequence of an allergy to certain foods. If you are allergic to a specific food and your symptoms include an itchy throat, you should avoid eating that food.
You can go to an allergist to get a clear diagnosis of your ailments and check for other food allergies, such as wheat, dairy, or shellfish
Advice
- When your sore throat doesn't go away after taking natural treatments or your symptoms get worse, you need to see your doctor, who can determine if the ailment is caused by some disease, infection, or allergic reaction.
- If it is caused by allergies, try to prevent discomfort by avoiding exposure to allergens and preferably choosing the afternoon and evening rather than early morning to exercise outdoors, since the presence of pollen is greater in the early hours of the day. Breathe through your nose instead of your mouth and keep your house free of mold and dust.
