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Sore throat is the inflammation
(infection) of the throat. |
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Infection like a cold and cough | |
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Pollution | | 3.
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Change of Weather | |
| Remedies Though
there is not much one can do to it make disappear at will, but these remedies
are sure to make your throat feel a lot better. |
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Salt water gargle: Gargling with warm water made by dissolving two to three pinches
of salt is best recommended. Repeat this as often as possible for a speedy recovery. |
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Clove (laung): Two to three lightly roasted cloves should be kept in the mouth.
The oils released from the cloves helps to soothe the throat and also keeps your
breath fresh. | | 3.
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Cinnamon (dalchini): Add one teaspoon of cinnamon powder and a teaspoon of honey
to a cup of warm water and sip on it. | | 4. | Lemon:
Combine the juice of ½ lemon with 1 teaspoon of honey in a cup of hot water
and sip it while it is still warm. Repeat this at least two or three times a day. | | 5. | Ajwain
(carom seeds): A quarter to half teaspoon of ajwain mixed in warm milk helps to
ease the sore throat. Check out the recipe of Ajwain and Turmeric Milk | | 6. | Tulsi
(Holy basil) leaves: A concoction made by boiling basil leaves in water is a very
well known remedy for the sore throat. See the recipe of Tulsi Tea. |
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Spicy,
oily and salty foods
Aerated drinks
Deep fried foods
Ice-creams
Confectionery
and mithai
Canned and preserved food |
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Try to serve foods at room temperature or lukewarm as too hot food may cause irritation |
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Have semi-liquid and soft foods which do not require much chewing. However eat
enough to meet up your daily nutrient requirement. For example, a bland khichdi,
a milk shake, roti dipped in dal are all good choices to ease a sore throat. |
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Do not eat meals in a hurry as this may be irritating as this may be irritating
for the throat. Sit down in one place and eat in a calm and relaxed atmosphere. | | 4. | Avoid
smoking as it aggravates the throat and interferes with the infection-fighting
activity of the cells. | | 5. | REST
a lot as it gives your body a better chance to fight off the virus. |
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Ajwain
and Turmeric Milk
Tulsi Tea |
