Home Remedies for Sore Throat and Strep Throat A sore throat is a common and minor condition in which the back of the throat becomes irritated in most cases (90% of them) is cause by a virus, such as the one that causes colds and flu or the bacteria that cause strep infection. In cases of bacterial or viral infections most antibiotics are ineffective. Other causes of sore throat are: medication, surgery, radiation, dust, smoke, chemicals, loud talking, tooth and gum infection, allergies. Strep Throat is caused by bacteria called Streptococcus this bacteria can take weeks to go away, home remedies for strep throat can help speed up the healing process. Strep throat causes pain on swalloing, redness of the throat, swollen tonsils, and tender lymph nodes in the neck area. Strep throat infection could end up developing other more dangerous conditions such as; rheumatic fever which can cause arthritis, fever, and heart inflammation. TIP: Did you know that mercury tooth filling, can cause inflammation and ulceration in the mouth and throat? In children a sore throat may be an indication of chickenpox or measles, keep in mind other symptoms related to these diseases but remember that children shown signs of a sore throat in many other illnesses. Home Remedies for Sore throat Home Remedies for Sore Throat # 1: Take echinacea this herb it’s antiviral and antibacterial, speeds healing, Home Remedies for Sore Throat # 2: Horseradish is another herb that many use in the kitchen but it also has excellent properties to treat sore throat and upper respiratory tract infections, reduces fever, and expels concentrations of mucus. Home Remedies for Sore Throat # 3: Use kava kava as a gargle for soothing and analgesic pain relief. Helps insomnia cause by coughing and sore throat. Home Remedies for Sore Throat # 4: Myrrh is an antiseptic and anti-inflammatory, very powerful and excellent for a chronic sore throat. It acts also as an expectorant and decongestant. It helps cure gum disease. Home Remedies for Sore Throat # 5: Barberry Tincture keeps strep from attacking the lining of the throat. Take 15-20 drops in 1/4 cup of water 3 times daily for 10 days. Home Remedies for Sore Throat # 6: Garlic oil Relieves swallowing difficulties. Take 3-4 drops in 1/4 cup of water onces a day as Gargle.
Posted on: Sun, 09 Jun 2013 17:50:47 +0000
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