Sore Throat: Four Home Remedies That Relieve Symptoms Overnight

Created: 07/21/2022, 08:00

By: Natalie Hull Drawbar

A sore throat is not only annoying but also uncomfortable, especially at night.

There are simple remedies that can help relieve symptoms.

Munich – Sore throats can have different causes, ranging from a common cold, real flu or corona to reactions to very dry air, cigarette smoke and dust.

If the reason for the symptoms is a bacterial or viral infection, it can take three to five days, even with therapy, until the symptoms subside.

Acute sore throats can also be caused by external stimuli, which can be dealt with quickly using home remedies.

Sore Throat: Four Home Remedies That Relieve Symptoms Overnight

In addition to chamomile and sage, ginger and thyme prepared as a tea also help with a sore throat.

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Sore throats usually come on quite suddenly and often make those affected want to swallow even less.

As a result, the affected mucous membranes in the throat are moistened less effectively and swallowing is even more painful.

Even if it hurts, drinking water or cold tea is particularly important when you have a sore throat.

Sugar-free herbal lozenges can also provide additional relief, as they stimulate salivation and moisten the throat.

The painful swallowing is then minimized.

Depending on the symptoms and personal feelings, cold and heat can help against a sore throat.

Gargling is a classic remedy for sore throats, as the pain-relieving solution goes straight down the throat.

Gargling for a sore throat

You don't necessarily have to go to the pharmacy or drugstore for the gargling solution.

You probably have everything you need at home: tap water and table salt.

Add a teaspoon of the salt to a cup of lukewarm water, stir and gargle every two hours.

Alternatively, chamomile and sage tea can also be gargled.

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Gargling with water and freshly brewed sage is particularly recommended: Pour around 200 milliliters of hot water over one to two grams of sage leaves and leave to steep for ten minutes.

Even healing earth diluted in water has proven effective for sore throats, as it has an anti-inflammatory effect.

Herbal teas for sore throats

In addition to chamomile and sage, ginger and thyme prepared as a tea also help with a sore throat.

Honey, which is added to the tea at a teaspoon per cup, has an additional beneficial effect.

Cool neck wraps and hot water bottles relieve sore throats

A cotton cloth soaked in cold or warm water, a hot water bottle, and cottage cheese wraps around the neck are good for relieving symptoms of a sore throat.

Cottage cheese wraps are a tried and true home remedy for cooling affected areas and reducing pain and inflammation.

The casein contained in quark has a binding effect and ensures that inflammatory substances are removed, bound and transported away.

By the way, quark envelopes also help with sunstroke.

Instead of quark, a healing earth pad can also be applied to the outside of the neck.

Healing earth not only helps against heat pimples, but also relieves sore throats.

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Help against a sore throat: Ensure high humidity in rooms

Since we swallow less during sleep at night and the throat is therefore less moistened, the sore throat can be particularly painful when waking up the next day.

Placing a bowl of water on the window sill or hanging up damp laundry helps to relieve symptoms while you sleep.

Both of these can increase humidity and minimize possible discomfort from dry air in the room.

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Ultimately, a sore throat can have various causes, such as a cold, hay fever or even corona.

It is advisable to monitor the symptoms closely and to see a doctor if the symptoms persist.

This article only contains general information on the respective health topic and is therefore not intended for self-diagnosis, treatment or medication.

In no way does it replace a visit to the doctor.

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