{"id":318,"date":"2017-11-09T10:16:32","date_gmt":"2017-11-09T10:16:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ameetkishore.com\/blog\/?p=318"},"modified":"2017-11-09T10:17:33","modified_gmt":"2017-11-09T10:17:33","slug":"throat-infections-sore-throats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ameetkishore.com\/blog\/throat-infections-sore-throats\/","title":{"rendered":"Throat Infections \/ Sore throats"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The common reason why  most of us get throat infections is because they are viral in nature. This  means that if one person gets a throat infection then he transmits it to others  by touching, coughing and sneezing etc.<\/p>\n<p> <strong>Viral throat infections<\/strong> can be  managed easily. There are several home remedies that can alleviate your viral  infection. However, it is suggested to consult an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameetkishore.com\/dr-ameet-kishore-best-ent-surgeon-india-ent-specialist-delhi-india.html\" title=\"ENT specialist In Delhi\">ENT specialist In Delhi<\/a> if the home remedy is not providing any  relief to you.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Gargling:&nbsp;<\/strong>It is one of the most popular methods of treating viral       throat infection. All you need to do is mix one tablespoon of salt in 200       ml of water and warm the solution. When the water becomes lukewarm, take a       small portion of it and rinse your throat with the solution. Take care       that the solution remains within your throat and does not reach your       stomach. Rinse your throat for 5 minutes and repeat the procedure after a       rest of 2 minutes. Ensure that the water remains lukewarm for       effectiveness.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Inhalation:&nbsp;<\/strong>Another common method of ridding yourself of viral       throat infections is to inhale steam. Boil some water mixed with       eucalyptus oil. When the water starts developing bubbles, take your face       near it, cover it and the pot containing water with a dry towel and inhale       the steam. This procedure is inconvenient for many people because       inhalation results in sweating, but the result is perceptible. You must       inhale steam for at least five minutes. Once you are done with inhalation,       avoid taking cool fluids like cold water etc., else the effect would be       reversed and your infection might get more severe.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Take       lots of fluids:&nbsp;<\/strong>Strange as it may sound, viral       throat infection can also be treated by taking lots of hot fluids. The       warm temperature helps in neutralising the viruses, while the fluids       prevent the dehydration of the body. Take hot tea, coffee etc. when you       have an infected throat.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Drink       hot milk and turmeric:&nbsp;<\/strong>Many       mothers administer this solution to their kids to treat throat infections       caused by viruses. This concoction is best taken before sleeping in the       night. Turmeric has been found to carry several anti-microbial properties.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Avoid       smoking:<\/strong> If you are a smoker, you must avoid       smoking to alleviate your viral throat infection.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Use       decongestants and nasal sprays:<\/strong>&nbsp;These       substances make breathing easier by contracting the swollen mucous       membranes. Nasal sprays also help relieve runny noses and post-nasal       drips, which are so irritating and inconvenient to many. However, avoid       administering this remedy to small children. Since these sprays contain       synthetic drugs, it is advisable to stick to prescribed dosages for       different age groups. Please also consult your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameetkishore.com\/blog\/best-ent-doctor-in-india-cochlear-hearing-implant-dizziness-vertigo-treatment-sinusitis-surgery\/\" title=\"ENT doctor in India\">ENT doctor<\/a> before administering the nasal sprays to yourself       or any body else.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The common reason why most of us get throat infections is because they are viral in nature. 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