Sore Throat Causes And Symptoms. 12 Home Remedies For Throat Infection. Best Cures For Dry And Scratchy Sore Throat.

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Sore throat - possible causes. The structure of throat is specific and tonsils (tonsillitis), or larynx might be affected. In certain cases, irritation in the back of the tongue may also be classified as a sore throat. Viral and bacterial infections are most often associated with streptococci, causing inflammation of the throat. It might be inflamated due to allergy, vomiting, gastric reflux or other disorders. Sore throat pain is not dangerous, but if it lasts more than a week, contact your doctor, especially if you experience the following symptoms: choking or difficulties in breathing (combined with pale blue lips and fast heartbeat) fever, joint pain sudden swelling of the tongue changes in mental status and behavior, confusion, loss of consciousness Sore throat pain can be accompanied by gastrointestinal symptoms: difficulty swallowing heartburn vomiting Sore throat-symptoms                    Following symptoms are associated with respiratory system: cough, accompanied by a yellow-brown or yellow-green mucus difficulties in breathing and throat dryness enlarged lymph nodes, hoarseness pus or white spots on the tonsils/ dry and scratchy throat white patches on the tongue or lining of the mouth What are the causes of sore throat? Among the most common causes are - infectious diseases, cancer, straining the voice or vocal cords, cigarettes, exposure to toxic chemicals or other injuries. Sore throat pain, caused by infectious diseases: abscesses around tonsils or back of the throviral and bacterial infection streptococci in throat/dry throat tonsillitis (tonsillitis) Are there any potential complications? Yes. If you do not seek medical attention on time, sore throat can cause serious problems, such as: loss or permanent damage to the voice cancer spread of infection

How to stop sore throat with home remedies ? Best infection cures for dry and scratchy throat.

Mint

Brew two tablespoons of mint in a half  liter of water. Let it stay for ten minutes, strain and drink 4-5 cups a day.

Thanks the menthol, sore throat pain gradually subsides and disappears completely.  The infusion not only kills germs and bacteria, but also eases breathing and dry throat, relieving stuffy nose and stops sore troat infection.

Salt water

Gargle your mouth with saltwater to alleviate  sore throat pain ( put a tablespoon of salt to a cup of warm water). Do this procedure 5-6 times a day. Salt gargle soothes dry and scratchy sore throat very fast!

Treatment with garlic

Treatment with garlic is very effective, thanks to the substance allicin in it, which has a lot of  antibacterial propers. Peel a clove of garlic and cut in two. Take one of the  halves and suck it least 1 hour. Then change it with another one. Repeat 3-4 times a day with new cloves.  This home remedy is very efficient.

Beetroot

Grate a washed head of beetroot in a bowl and add a spoonful of vinegar. Leave it for a while. After several hours, strain and take one or two tablespoons daily.

Salvia (one of the best cures and home remedies for sore throat)
Brew a teaspoon of this home remedy  in 250 ml. of water. Once cool slightly, add 10-15 drops of peppermint essence. Gargle 6-7 times a day ( it should be a little warm for a better curing effect). It acts immediately and  soothes your scratchy throat.

Mustard seed

Grind one tablespoon of mustard seeds and mix it with 200 grams of honey. Stir well, and leave it in a jar. Take three times a day, one spoonful of this mixture.

Ginger tea

Ginger tea really can relieve pain in the throat. Peel  one small root (about 100 gr.), Then cut it into slices. Pour 3 cups boiling water on it and leave it for twenty minutes in a container with a lid. Drink 5-6 times a day.

Apple vinegar
In a glass of water, dissolve one or two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar. Gargle 6-7 times during the day. After the first procedure, or after the second one, you will see relief as the pain in the sore throat starts to fade.

Thyme

Thyme is a real panacea for dry sore throat.  The extract of thyme  cures cough. Drink several cups of tea and will soon forget about the sore throat. For faster effect, brew a spoonful  in a cup of boiling water, for at least 40 minutes.

Honey and onion

Mix one teaspoon of onion juice with one teaspoon of honey. Take this amount at least 4 times a day. The juice of onion in combination with honey, has expectorant effect. In addition, this home remedy kills bacteria and prevent the spread of infection to the bronchi.

Chew clove seeds

Clove soothes toothache and sore throat and,  because it contains eugenol, which is a natural analgesic. Put some seeds in your mouth and hold it to become soft. Then start chewing them at least 1 hour. Then repeat again. One of the best cures!

Horseradish, honey and garlic

Mix one tablespoon of grated horseradish, a teaspoon of honey and a teaspoon of grated garlic cloves in a glass of warm water. Drink this mixture slowly .