Therapy of sore throat when swallowing
Sore throat when swallowing is a symptom of a disease and disappears with the successful treatment of the cause. Even if this may seem unpleasant at first: for sore throat it is most important to drink plenty of fluids, preferably still water or lukewarm tea. This helps to moisturize the mucous membrane of the throat.
Chamomile tea in particular has an additional anti-inflammatory effect and calms the irritated throat. In addition, lozenges can also reduce the symptoms.The pharmacy also sells decongestant pastilles with local anesthetics that have an analgesic effect. Gargle solutions from the pharmacy or camomile and sage tea disinfect and have an anti-inflammatory effect.
In addition, you should take care of your sore throat and get enough sleep. Sport should be avoided, as bacterial infections in particular can cause serious complications. Especially the neck and chest area should be kept sufficiently warm, drafts should be avoided.
In order to support the immune system it is important to follow a balanced diet with all valuable nutrients and vitamins. If necessary, anti-inflammatory painkillers can also be used for a short time. If the doctor finds a bacterial infection as the cause of the sore throat, it is necessary to prescribe an antibiotic such as penicillin.
In the pharmacy you can get prescription-free medication if necessary. Popular are drugs that contain pain-relieving active ingredients. These include known drugs such as paracetamol and ibuprofen.
Preparations containing paracetamol can help with sore throats, but they are only used as symptomatic treatment for mild to moderate severe pain. It also has a fever-reducing effect. A very popular over-the-counter drug for sore throats is Mucoangin®.
These are lozenges that provide rapid pain relief in the inflamed areas of the throat. Mucoangin has the active ingredient ambroxol. Ambroxol is often used in throat medication because it has a local anaesthetic effect and thus relieves sore throats.
It also dissolves mucus in the throat, which makes it possible to cough it up and improve the sore throat. Nolaid lozenges are also recommended. Nolaid contains the active ingredient lidocaine.
This is also a local anaesthetic and is therefore particularly well suited to combat the symptoms of sore throats. There are many other over-the-counter drugs for sore throats and also some home remedies, it is best to seek advice from a pharmacist. Nolaid lozenges are also recommended.
Nolaid contains the active ingredient lidocaine. This is also locally anesthetizing and is thus particularly well suited to combat the symptoms of sore throats. There are many other over-the-counter drugs for sore throats and also some household remedies, it is best to seek advice from a pharmacist.
Many people would like to take so-called “home remedies” for mild sore throats. Camomile, sage and peppermint have been described as being particularly pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory. These can be drunk as tea, used as a gargle solution or administered as lozenges.
Juices, including the well-known “hot lemon”, are acidic and can be painful if inflammation is present. This also includes sour fruits. In the case of milk with honey, it should be noted that milk has a slimy effect and forms a breeding ground for bacteria.
This means that milk takes away the irritation in the throat for a short time, but you should avoid it. Honey, on the other hand, has an antibacterial effect and can be used to sweeten tea. Inhaling, for example with vapors of water with camomile and sage additives, supports the blood circulation of the mucous membranes and assists the healing process.
In homeopathy, too, there are a variety of remedies for sore throats when swallowing. These are available in the pharmacy. Here it is important to pay attention to the quality of the pain and the additional complaints.
Depending on the indication, globulis of different origin and manufacturing processes are given. For stabbing pain Apis is given, for pain like that caused by splinters Argentum nitricum or Hepar sulfuris. In case of high fever and excitement of the patient, belladonna is used.
Lycopodium is said to help with right-sided complaints with aggravation around noon, accompanied by pain in the upper abdomen. Mercurius solubilis is used for occupied throat and night sweats. Self-treatment without consulting a doctor or pharmacist is not recommended. Antibiotics are urgently recommended in the case of a bacterial infection, as otherwise, in the worst case, an unhealed angina tonsillaris can lead to an inflammation of the heart muscle (myocarditis).
