Is sore throat contagious?

Sore throat is a problem that many people have and is also a symptom of many diseases. Some sore throats are contagious. For example, if the sore throat is caused by infection or respiratory infection, then this type of sore throat is contagious. If the sore throat is caused by diseases such as pharyngitis, it is not contagious. Next, I will introduce to you the treatment methods for sore throat!

1. Rinse your mouth with warm salt water

Several studies have shown that salt helps kill bacteria and fight infection, and gargling with salt water can relieve swelling in the throat and flush out mucus in the mouth, which can help relieve sore throats.

2. Honey lemon tea

Honey not only contains beneficial vitamins, but also helps boost immunity and fight infections. Natural honey contains a lot of antioxidants and is more effective in relieving sore throats than cough syrup. Tea has anti-inflammatory properties and lemon helps contract the mucous membrane.

3. Chicken Noodle Soup

Chicken soup is an age-old remedy for fighting colds. Chicken contains an amino acid that helps reduce mucus in the lungs, eliminate phlegm and relieve coughs; noodles can reduce difficulty in swallowing food and relieve sore throats. Chicken noodle soup also helps to fight inflammation and fight viruses.

4. Sucking garlic cloves

The allicin in garlic helps kill viruses and bacteria. Sucking on a cut garlic clove can help prevent infection and relieve a sore throat. When you feel your throat is itchy, you can immediately put a clove of garlic in your mouth and suck it for 5 to 10 minutes.

5. Gargle with licorice water

Licorice has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries to treat sore throats, ulcers and viral infections. Gargling with licorice in water can effectively relieve sore throats.

6. Eat fungus

Wash and soak the white fungus, tear it into strips and pieces, blanch it with boiling water, rinse it with cold water, then add vinegar and eat it twice a day, with no limit on the amount. You will see improvement in a few days.

7. Ergui Shuanghua Tea

Take 15 grams each of honeysuckle and tribute chrysanthemum, add boiling water, cover and simmer for 10 minutes. When the water temperature reaches the right level, you can drink it. You can add water repeatedly until the taste becomes lighter.

8. Rock sugar and raw earth tea

The ratio of rock sugar, raw earth and puffed sea is 5:2:1. Put the above materials together in a glass, add 100℃ boiling water, cover the bottle cap, simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, and drink it as tea at any time. It is suitable for dry and itchy throat, dark red throat, thickened vocal cords, red tongue and few fetuses, etc.