Christiana Moore
Tonsils
Sore throat refers to pain,
itchiness, or irritation of the
throat.
Throat pain is the primary
symptom of a sore throat. It may
get worse when you try to
swallow, and you may have
difficulty swallowing food and
liquids.
Even if a sore throat isn’t serious
enough for a trip to the doctor,
it’s still painful and may prevent
you from getting a good night’s
sleep. Fortunately, you can use
at-home remedies to soothe the
pain and irritation.
Honey
Honey mixed in tea or taken on
its own is a common household
remedy for a sore throat.
One study found that honey was
even more effective at taming
night-time coughs than common
Cough suppressants.
Other research shows that honey
is an effective wound healer,
which means it may help speed
healing for sore throats.
Salt water
Gargling with warm salt water
can help soothe a sore throat and
break down secretions. It’s also
known to help kill bacteria in the
throat. Make a saltwater solution
with a half-teaspoon of salt in a
full glass of warm water. Gargle
it to help reduce swelling and
keep the throat clean. This should
be done every three hours or so.
Chamomile tea is
naturally soothing. It has long
been used for medicinal
purposes, like soothing a sore
throat. It’s often used for its anti-
inflammatory, antioxidant, and
astringent properties.
Some study reviews have shown
that inhaling chamomile steam
can help relieve symptoms of a
Cold, including a sore throat.
Drinking chamomile tea can
offer the same benefit. It can also
stimulate the immune system to
help your body fight off the
infection that caused your sore
throat in the first place.
Fenugreek has many health
benefits. It also has many forms.
You can eat fenugreek
seeds, use the topical oil, or
drink fenugreek tea. Fenugreek
tea is a natural remedy for sore
throats.
Research demonstrates the
healing powers of fenugreek. It
can relieve pain and kill bacteria
That cause irritation or
inflammation.
Fenugreek is also an effective
antifungal. Often used as a pain
reliever, cayenne pepper contains
capsaicin, a natural compound
known for blocking pain
receptors.
Ingesting cayenne mixed
with warm water and honey can
help with pain relief for sore
throats.
Remember that an initial burning
sensation is common. Cayenne
should not be taken if you have
open sores in your mouth. Start
with just a few drops of a light
sprinkle of cayenne, can be very
hot.
Sore throat remedies for infants
and children
 Boil three dried figs in water and
mash them. Eat it with one
tablespoon of honey two or three
times a day for a number of days.
Alternatively, boil and mash
Sore throats in infants and young some fresh figs. Mash the figs in
children definitely aren’t fun, but the water you have used for
the good news is that they’re boiling them. Apply this paste on
the outer part of your throat.
rarely the sign of a medical
Allow it to air dry, and then rinse
emergency on their own. Still,
it off with warm water. Repeat
treating sore throats may be
once daily to relieve pain from
different for infants and children.
tonsillitis.
Here are a few tips and remedies:
Add cool mist or a humidifier to
your child’s room. Moisture in
the air can help relieve pain from
a sore throat.

Keep children hydrated by
encouraging them to drink as
much as possible. No juices or
popsicles with lots of should not
be given hard candy cough drops
or anything else that might pose a
choking risk.
Use caution when giving cough
drops to children under 10 years.
Don’t give honey to children who
are younger than 1 year.
As tonsillitis is extremely
contagious, proper care should be
taken to maintain high levels of
hygiene to prevent contracting
the illness.
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Lionell Chifamba
Christiana Moore

Figs are quite effective for

treating tonsillitis at home.
Because of their high mucilage
content, figs can reduce pain and
soreness caused by tonsillitis.