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KOMPAS.com – Sore throat is a disease that is often experienced when the body is stricken with the flu.
Especially now during the Covid-19 pandemic, sore throat is one of the symptoms of corona virus infection.
Reported from MayoclinicA sore throat is an itchy or irritated pain in the throat that often gets worse when swallowing.
The most common causes of sore throat (pharyngitis) is a viral infection, such as the flu.
However, a sore throat caused by a virus will heal on its own.
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Sore throat signs and symptoms
The symptoms of a sore throat can be of various causes, the following are signs and symptoms:
- Pain or itching sensation in the throat
- Pain that gets worse with swallowing or talking
- Difficulty swallowing
- Pain, swollen glands in the neck or jaw
- Swollen and red tonsils
- White patches or pus on the tonsils
- Hoarse or muffled voice
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Then, how to treat a sore throat with ingredients available at home?
Relieves sore throat
Here are some home remedies that you can take to relieve a sore throat:
1. Salt water
Reported from Penn Medicine (16/2/2022), although salt water may not provide immediate relief from a sore throat, it is still an effective remedy for killing bacteria while loosening mucus and reducing pain.
Simply mix half a teaspoon of salt in 8 ounces of warm water and gargle.
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2. Honey
Doctor at Penn Medicine Urgent Care South Philadelphia Charlotte Smith said, honey It is one of the best remedies for sore throat due to its natural antibacterial properties which allow it to act as a wound healer and relieve pain.
“Honey can also kill bacteria and help fight viral infections,” he said.
In addition, honey can also be used as a suppressant for coughs.
Mix two tablespoons of honey with a glass of warm water or tea and mix well. Drink several times a day as needed.
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