Cough Causes and Remedies

Symptoms Coughing is a physiologic defense response used to clear foreign bodies, microorganisms, and mucus from the respiratory tract. An acute cough lasts up to three weeks and a subacute cough lasts up to eight weeks. After eight weeks, it is referred to as a chronic cough (Irwin et al., 2000). A distinction is also … Cough Causes and Remedies

Teething Discomfort

Background The first baby teeth usually appear between 6 and 12 months of age. Rarely, they erupt before 3 months of age or not until after 12 months of age. After 2 to 3 years at the latest, all teeth have erupted. Symptoms Numerous signs and symptoms are traditionally attributed to teething. However, a causal … Teething Discomfort

Sore Throat

Symptoms Sore throat manifests as an inflamed and irritated throat lining and pain when swallowing or at rest. The palatine tonsils may also be inflamed, swollen, and coated. Possible accompanying symptoms include mucus production, cough, hoarseness, fever, headache, runny nose, eye irritation, feeling sick, and fatigue. Causes The most common cause of sore throat is … Sore Throat

Sore Throat Lozenges

Products Sore throat tablets are commercially available from numerous suppliers. For example, well-known products in many countries include Neo-Angin, Mebucaine, Lysopain, Lidazone, Sangerol, and Strepsils. Ingredients The classic sore throat tablets with “chemical” ingredients usually contain one or more of the following substances: Local anesthetics such as lidocaine, oxybuprocaine, and ambroxol. Disinfectants such as cetylpyridinium … Sore Throat Lozenges

Medicinal herbs and medicinal plants

Synonyms in a broader sense Naturopathy Alternative Medicine Naturopathy Medicinal plants are plants or parts of plants that are needed for the production of herbal medicines. The medicinal herbs or their parts are available fresh or dried, as extract or extract, in water or alcohol, crushed or powdered in the pharmacy. The content of active … Medicinal herbs and medicinal plants

Aphthae

Symptoms Aphthae are usually small, approximately lentil-sized, white to yellow fibrin-covered, flat erosions and ulcerations of the oral mucosa. The marginal region is slightly raised and reddened. Aphthae occur in one or more locations and are particularly painful on contact with acidic or spicy foods. The so-called herpetiform aphthae are smaller and more numerous than … Aphthae

Mouthwash: Effect, Uses & Risks

A fresh and healthy breath is not infrequently regarded in modern society as an essential guarantor of personal success. Moreover, the consistent use of a mouthwash can prevent serious damage to your own teeth. What is a mouth rinse? A mouth rinse is always an antiseptic liquid. The germ-reducing liquid is basically applied in the … Mouthwash: Effect, Uses & Risks

Bitters

Classification Amara pura are pure bitter remedies such as gentian, feverfew or centaury. Amara aromatica are aromatic bitter remedies that contain essential oils as ingredients in addition to bitter substances. Effects Bitters cause a reflex stimulation of appetite and digestion and an increase in gastric juice secretion. Indications Bloating, vomiting, nausea. Loss of appetite Indigestion, … Bitters

Heavy Sweating

Physiological background Sweat is produced by millions of eccrine sweat glands that are distributed throughout the body and are particularly numerous on the palms and soles of the hands, face, and armpits. The eccrine sweat glands are spiral and clustered glands that open directly onto the skin surface. They are innervated by cholinergic nerve fibers … Heavy Sweating

Home remedy for vocal chord inflammation

Introduction Inflammation of the vocal cords is an inflammatory disease of the vocal cords, often caused by overloading or infection. An inflammation of the vocal cords can spread to an inflammation of the larynx. It is therefore advisable to treat the inflammation early. The symptoms are usually sore throat, cough, hoarseness and possibly pain when … Home remedy for vocal chord inflammation