Strep throat can cause a number of painful symptoms, including a sore throat, headaches, red and swollen tonsils, and hoarseness when speaking.You can treat the symptoms without a prescription if you get a medical diagnosis.Natural remedies and over-the-counter medicines can be used to treat pain.If you combine these methods and work to increase the humidity in your environment, you can treat the pain that comes with a case of strep throat.
Step 1: A mixture of salt and water is Gargle.
gargling a mouthful of saltwater for 30 seconds can reduce irritation of a sore throat for an hour or two.Make sure you don't eat the saltwater.spit it out into the sink when you are done gargling.Young children are not likely to be able to gargle, so try other methods for pain control.
Step 2: Drink 1 cup of warm water and 2 cups of honey.
The honey will mostly dissolved when it is stirred into the water.The water should be hot, but not like a cup of tea.It works very well to soothe many of the pains that come with strep throat, because honey has natural antibacterial and anti- inflammatory properties.bacteria that cause botulism can carry raw honey.Babies under the age of 1 should not be given honey because their immune systems are not strong enough.
Step 3: Take 1 cup of warm water and add lemon juice to it.
You should drink this mixture several times throughout the day to treat the pain.Lemon juice can help to break up mucus and boost the immune system, providing pain relief and fighting off infections at the same time.
Step 4: To treat a variety of symptoms, consume different types of tea.
It is up to you and your taste to choose which tea to drink, as there are many different teas that can be used as natural remedies.The most famous tea for treating sore throats is chamomile.It has anti-bacterial properties.If you have trouble speaking or swallowing, it acts as a natural lubricant.Green tea can help soothe your throat.It is possible to slightly numb your throat by drinking mint tea.
Step 5: Don't eat spicy or acidic foods.
Soft foods like soups, applesauce, oatmeal, mashed potatoes, soft fruits, and soft-cooked eggs will be easier to eat than hard foods that can irritate your throat.Ice cream or frozen fruit can be comforting.
Step 6: Your body can fight infections if you get lots of rest.
Your body's immune system needs sleep to work.The recommended amount of sleep is 8 hours per night.Don't exercise or work during the day because it will wear you out.You should stay at home to rest and prevent the spread of sickness while you are infectious.
Step 7: The airways can be damaged by environmental irritants.
Cigarette smoke, fumes from paint and household cleaners, air fresheners, and even some perfumes would be included.Increased irritation can be caused by breathing in irritants while you have a sore throat.You can cover your mouth and nose with a medical face mask.This would make it less likely that you would spread the sickness to others.
Step 8: You can use a humidifier in your room.
A sore throat can be treated with a humidifier, which can increase the humidity of a room.Cold air irritates the mucus in your sinuses, which is already irritated by strep throat.It is possible to relieve some pain by using a Humidifier.There are a few things to consider when choosing between humidifiers.Look at how the humidity adds to the air, the size of the humidifier, and how much it costs.Vapor rub or hydrogen peroxide can be added to the water in your humidifier.
Step 9: Take a long shower.
The heat from the steam will help relieve pain by making the air moist.While in the shower, take deep breaths through the nose and mouth, but be careful not to do this while your head is under the water.
Step 10: You can breathe in the steam by filling a large bowl with hot water.
Place the bowl on a table.Put a towel over your head so that you and the bowl are not visible.Take deep breaths as the water cools.The effect should be similar to a shower.Don't let the steam burn you or touch the hot water with your skin.Remove the towel if it gets too hot or steamy.
Step 11: Speak to a doctor or medical professional if you have any pain.
Some people can't take certain medications due to other health concerns.Before using a non-prescription medication to treat a sore throat, check with a doctor or medical professional.
Step 12: Ibuprofen can be used to reduce swelling in the throat.
The group of medications, which includes Advil or Motrin, has been found to be very helpful in the relief of sore throats.Start with a low dose, 200 or 400mg every 6 to 8 hours.To check the recommended dosages, follow the instructions listed on the medicine.
Step 13: It is possible to reduce sore throat pain by using acetaminophen.
Ibuprofen can be helpful in treating pain that comes with a strep throat.If you have a history of acid reflux, you should choose acetaminophen over Ibuprofen.If you want to take more than 4,000mg in a single day, take 650mg every 4 to 6 hours.The guidelines for maximum daily doses are listed, so be very careful with your dosages and follow them.
Step 14: Take a throat lozenge or cough drop.
lozenges can be a choking hazard, so don't give them to young children.Lozenges and cough drops have a mixture of medicines and natural ingredients that soothe sore throat symptoms by numbing and reducing inflammation.Put one in your mouth and suck it up.A Pectin 7mg lozenge can help relieve pain.You should have 1 in your mouth every 2 hours.There are sprays, gargles, and strips that can be applied directly to the back of the throat or on the tongue.Whatever works for you.
Step 15: Try it with 1.4% Chloraseptic spray.
You can buy it at the store.Children under 12 should be sprayed 3 times per application.For 15 seconds, hold the spray in your throat and spit it out.The spray can be used again every 2 hours.For up to 2 days, only use this spray.The spray should not be given to children under 3.
Step 16: Taking vitamins C, D, and zinc will speed up your recovery.
Your immune system can be boosted by vitamins C, D, and zinc.If you want to keep your immune system healthy, you should aim to have up to 10 grams of zinc a day.The vitamins and minerals can be found in your diet or in supplements.You can buy vitamins and minerals at your drugstore.oranges, broccoli, peppers, and tomatoes are high in vitamins C and B.There are dairy products, eggs, salmon, and oily fish that are rich in vitamins D and E.You can get the D from the sun.Meat products, nuts and seeds, and whole grains have Zinc in them.
Step 17: If antibiotics were prescribed, finish the full course.
Doctors often prescribe antibiotics.In 10-day courses, antibiotics are usually given.Your sore throat will go away after you finish taking antibiotics, but you should still finish the course your doctor prescribed.Don't share leftover antibiotics.
Step 18: Within 24 hours of starting antibiotics, you can get a new toothbrush.
You should toss your old toothbrush out and get a new one because it still has the same problem.If you have a toothbrush holder, you should wash it.If you have a contagious illness, do this.
Step 19: If you are over the age of 12 you should get a prescription for lidocaine.
You can get a prescription that will numb your throat pain.There are a variety of gels, sprays, and liquids that contain lidocaine.Follow your doctor's instructions and the instructions on the lidocaine for how to use it.After applying lidocaine to your throat, don't eat for an hour.