Pain in upper pharynx

Many diseases can cause sore throat, such as colds, tonsillitis, etc. Pain in the upper pharynx will affect people's daily life. People will feel more pain when talking and eating, so at this time some methods are needed to relieve the symptoms of sore throat. You can drink some beverages or press acupoints to relieve the symptoms. You can learn more about the details.

1. Shuangdong Licorice Drink to Relieve Sore Throat

Patients with sore throat can use 12 grams of asparagus, 12 grams of Ophiopogon japonicus, 9 grams of Platycodon grandiflorum, and 6 grams of licorice, decoct them in water, and drink them instead of tea. It has the effects of nourishing yin and clearing heat, detoxifying and relieving sore throat. It is very effective in treating sore throat, acute pharyngitis and tonsillitis.

2. Acupressure to relieve sore throat

When your throat is sore that even swallowing hurts, you can use acupressure to relieve the pain: first use your thumb, index finger, and middle finger to rub both sides of the throat 20-30 times; then use your thumb and index finger to pinch the skin of the throat 20-30 times, so that the skin of the throat becomes red and the throat becomes hot; finally, use your fingers to pinch and rub the Fengchi, Fengfu, and Yifeng points for 1 minute each.

3. Monk fruit tea relieves sore throat

Luo Han Guo has the effects of clearing away heat and relieving sore throat, resolving phlegm and relieving cough. It is mainly used to treat cough due to phlegm and fire, sore throat, heatstroke and thirst. Therefore, patients with sore throats should not miss it. Simply put monk fruit into a cup or kettle, pour boiling water into it, and drink it after a few minutes. It will make the throat feel comfortable and is also effective for pharyngitis.

4. Gargle with salt water to relieve sore throat

If your throat hurts when you swallow, you can gargle with salt water, which can clean your mouth, moisturize your throat, reduce inflammation and kill bacteria, reduce bacterial infection, and promote self-healing of the throat. Patients with sore throats can also use lemon juice for treatment.

5. Wet throat compress to relieve sore throat

Using chamomile water to wet the throat is a quick way to relieve pain. Patients can put dried chamomile flowers in boiling water, soak for 5 minutes, filter the juice, and then soak a small towel in the chamomile water. After soaking, take out the excess solution and apply it directly to the sore throat until the towel cools down. Repeat this method if the sore throat is severe. Doing this can relieve pain and inflammation, promote local blood circulation, and thus relieve throat pain.

6. Medication to relieve sore throat

If the throat is inflamed and infected and the pain has not subsided, you should seek medical treatment promptly. You can take Chinese patent medicine under the guidance of a doctor, such as Isatis Root Granules, Sterculia lychnophora, Watermelon Frost, etc. The effect is very significant.

7. Note for sore throat:

Patients with sore throat should eat a light diet, eat more vegetables and fruits, and avoid spicy, fried, tobacco, alcohol, coffee and other irritating foods to avoid aggravating the condition. At the same time, avoid excessive fatigue, have a regular work and rest schedule, and rest in bed, which is conducive to early recovery.

If the indoor air is dry, you can use a humidifier to increase the humidity to relieve sore throat caused by dryness.