What medicine should I take for sore throat and phlegm? Effective care is essential

In most cases, sore throat and phlegm are caused by colds. If you want to take medicine at this time, Yinqiao Jiedu Granules is the best choice, which can play a role in clearing away heat and detoxifying. In addition, you should pay more attention to rest, drink plenty of water, and do not let the condition worsen.

1. What medicine should I take for sore throat and phlegm?

1. You can take Yinqiao Jiedu Granules, which can clear away heat and detoxify. It is effective in treating sore throat, cough, dry mouth, etc. After taking it, your throat will no longer hurt.

2. Antiviral oral liquid. I believe that most people will take it when they have a cold. It is very effective and is recommended for people with a cold.

3. Roxithromycin dispersible tablets, for anti-inflammatory, otitis media, pneumonia, etc., take according to the instructions.

4. During a cold, drink more water, avoid overwork, rest more, and remember not to catch a cold.

2. Nursing

1. Drink plenty of water

Water can moisten the throat, so people with sore throats should drink more water. It is also best to drink warm water. Cold water is likely to irritate the throat and make laryngitis worse.

2. Drink honey tea

Put the tea leaves in a small gauze bag, place it in a cup, then brew it with boiling water. After it cools down, add appropriate amount of honey and stir well. Rinse your mouth with this solution and swallow it every half an hour. Use it for three consecutive days after it takes effect.

3. Drink Chinese herbal throat protection tea

Take 3 grams each of raw licorice, Ophiopogon japonicus, Platycodon grandiflorum, Scrophularia ningpoensis, and Schisandra chinensis, then mix well and brew with boiling water. This tea has the function of soothing the body externally and clearing away heat internally, relieving sore throat, moistening the throat, relieving pain and reducing inflammation.

4. Take throat lozenges

It is best to choose honey or fruit flavored lozenges, and avoid mint flavored ones.

5. Use an air humidifier

Dry weather can cause the mucus between the vocal cords to dry out and stick to each other, leading to laryngitis. A humidifier can increase the humidity in the air, which can help relieve symptoms of laryngitis.

6. Massage Zhaohai acupoint

Zhaohai point is located on the inner side of the foot, in the depression below the tip of the inner ankle. Pressing this point can clear the throat. However, the pressure should not be too strong. It should be enough to feel soreness, numbness, and swelling. The best time is 5 to 10 minutes. The effect will be better if you combine it with pressing acupoints such as Lieque, Taixi and Tiantu, etc.

7. Talk less

Since your throat is swollen and sore, you should give your vocal cords a good rest, talk less, and even avoid whispering. If you need to raise your voice due to work, remember to use a microphone.