Do not rush to take the drug or to the doctor when the sore throat. Some studies found that gargling with warm salt water can reduce sore throat.
As presented Internal Medicine at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, Jeffrey Linder, MD., Regardless of the cause, sore throat need attention because it can interfere with the activity and tend to flu or strep throat symptoms. Treatment can be given as soon as possible with home remedies like gargling with warm water with salt.
"Warm salt water can reduce the swelling in the throat, helps remove mucus and reducing irritation and bacterial growth," Linder said, as quoted by Health, Friday (16/01/2015).
According to Linder, doctors usually recommend dissolving half a teaspoon of salt in one cup of water. "Remember to rinse not swallow it."
In addition to gargle with salt water, Linder also advised to suck candy cough medicine commonly sold in the Over the Counter (OTC) in pharmacies. Candy cough usually can stimulate the production of saliva, which can help keep your throat moist.
But do not choose, ask your pharmacist for a recommendation candy that can resist the taste of cough and reduce pain.
source: Health
