Treatment/What to do? | Sore throat due to an allergy

Treatment/What to do?

In the case of sore throats caused by allergy, the first step is to find out to which substance the patient is allergic. An allergy diagnosis with an allergy history should follow. As soon as the substance causing the allergy is known, it should be avoided if possible.

In addition, immunotherapy, also known as hyposensitization, is usually recommended. This is in principle a kind of “vaccination against the allergy. “Here, high-dose substances of the corresponding allergen are given with injections under the skin or in preparations.

This type of treatment should be done regularly and usually lasts 3 years. There are also drugs that can alleviate the symptoms. Antihistamines, mast cell stabilizers and cortisone preparations are usually used.

Dry room air, as an aggravating factor for sore throats, should be avoided. For some patients suffering from allergy-related sore throats, a homeopathic treatment can be helpful as a preventive measure, as well as in the case of an allergy attack. Preventive measures should be started a few months before contact with the allergen.

In case of a pollen allergy, pollen C 30 and Sabadillia C9 or C15 in combination with Allium Cepa or Euphrasia officinalis is recommended once a week as a preventive measure. In case of an acute pollen allergy pollen C15, Apis cillifica C9 and Poumon histamine C15 are used. It is recommended to take 5 globules each morning and evening.

In some cases, it is also recommended to take something against the allergy-related sore throat. The homeopathic treatment should at best be planned with the doctor. For sore throat caused by an allergy, some home remedies similar to those used for a viral infection are recommended.

For example, gargling with salt water or sucking ice cubes is considered soothing. The mucous membranes of the neck should be kept as moist as possible. Therefore, it is important to ensure a sufficient drinking quantity. Some affected people also find it helpful to drink warm water or tea with honey.The room air should also be kept moist.