Home remedy for throat infection

× This article is based on scientific evidence, written by Our team includes licensed nutritionists and dietitians, certified health education specialists, as well as certified strength and conditioning specialists, personal trainers and corrective exercise specialists. Our team aims to be not only thorough with its research, but also objective and unbiased. The information in our articles is NOT intended to replace a one-on-one relationship with a qualified health care professional and is not intended as medical advice. 16 Soothing Strep Throat Home Remedies By Christine Ruggeri, CHHC February 5, 2017 • • • • • • • • • • Strep throat can be a painful and frustrating respiratory condition, making it hard to swallow, eat and sleep. Although the conventional treatment for strep throat is antibiotics, research shows that they only reduce the length of the illness by about half a day. They also don’t seem to affect time off from school or work. Because antibiotic-resistant bacteria is becoming a real threat, it’s helpful to try strep throat home remedies first. It’s also important to avoid close contact with others until your strep throat symptoms are gone; this way you won’t spread the bacteria and reinfect yourself. Strep Throat vs. Sore Throat Sore throats are pain in the throat that is typically caused by a virus. It can be due to bacteria, allergies, pollution or throat dryness. Strep throat is an infection of the throat caused by bacteria. Sore throat is a symptom of str...

Anyone can develop thrush. Candida, or yeast, is responsible for Oral Thrush Symptoms in Adults Oral Thrush has different symptoms depending on your age and the type of infection, including: • White, rash-like patches on the tongue, cheeks, upper mouth, tonsils, and throat • A dry sensation, or cotton-like feeling in your mouth • Loss of taste • Raised red spots similar to cottage cheese • Redness and cracking around your mouth If the yeast overgrowth has traveled to your esophagus, you may experience throat pain and have trouble swallowing. People who smoke or wear dentures are also more prone to developing oral thrush. Oral Thrush Symptoms in Infants And Mothers If your child has oral thrush, you'll see the same thick, white patches on the tongue as well as in the mouth and throat. Other symptoms of this condition in babies include: • A sore mouth • Decreased sucking when • White coating on the tongue • Sensitive, cracked, or sore nipples if you're breastfeeding Remedies and Treatments for Oral Thrush Oral thrush clears up within a few weeks with the proper Immediate Treatment Treatment is designed to stop the fungus from spreading, but it's also important to determine the infection's underlying causes. This can prevent future infections and keep yeast under control. Take care of your teeth by brushing and flossing at least twice a day. Don't share your toothbrush with anyone and replace it often until the infection clears. If you wear dentures, disinfect them as fungus-...

Nasal irrigation is a process often used to ease the symptoms of sinusitis. Follow the directions supplied with your specific neti pot. Here are general directions: • Fill the pot with the saline solution. • Incline your head over the sink at a 45-degree angle. • Insert the spout of the pot into your top nostril. Carefully pour the saline solution down that nostril. • Repeat the process with the other nostril. Be careful to sanitize your neti pot after every use, and only use distilled water. Water straight from the sink may have contaminants, like bacteria or parasites, which could make your condition worse. Other forms of nasal irrigators are available in different shapes and sizes and provide the same benefits. Some claim that topical application and inhalation of essential oils can help alleviate symptoms of sinus congestion. For example, To alleviate sinus or upper respiratory infections, people often use oil externally on the temples or chest or inhale via a diffuser when the oil is added to boiling water. Make sure you only use food-grade essential oils. Rub one drop of each oil on the roof of your mouth, then drink a glass of water. It is important only to use essential oils as directed, as inhalation can cause airway irritation and potentially worsen symptoms. If you’re not finding relief from home remedies, ask your pharmacist to recommend an OTC treatment. OTC decongestants, such as pseudoephedrine ( If you have high blood pressure, consult your doctor or pharma...

Oral thrush is treated with antifungal medication, but you can also ease uncomfortable symptoms with home remedies such as salt water, yogurt, clove oil, apple cider vinegar, and more. Candida albicans fungus in the lining of the mouth. Oral thrush may occur in adults or children. If you have oral thrush, you’ll need antifungal medication to clear the yeast. However, you may be able to help manage bothersome symptoms with home remedies, too. Read on to learn how you can help treat the symptoms of this condition at home. It’s important to treat oral thrush as soon as possible to contain the infection. Doctors often prescribe antifungal medications in the form of mouthwashes, pills, or lozenges. Mild cases of oral thrush may go away on their own. The following home remedies, used in addition to antifungal medications, may help relieve symptoms of the infection. 1. Salt water Salt has antiseptic, cleansing, and soothing properties. This makes it a common home remedy for many oral problems. Rinsing your mouth with salt water could help relieve symptoms of oral thrush. To use: • Dissolve 1/2 teaspoon salt in 1 cup warm water. • Swish the solution throughout your mouth. • Spit out the salt solution. 2. Baking soda Rinsing your mouth with In a Candida albicans adhered to acrylic resin. The test was meant to simulate the daily disinfecting of dentures. Researchers concluded that, although not the most effective form of disinfectant, baking soda was a “viable alternative.” To use: ...

• Toothbrush: A soft-bristle toothbrush is the best choice. If you're prone to oral thrush, change your toothbrush more often than the typical every three months. • Floss: • Antiseptic mouthwash: Rinse your mouth regularly. • Dentist appointments: Don't skip trips to the dentist. They can spot problems early and prevent them from getting worse. • Institute for Quality and Efficiency In Health Care. • Huynh NC, Everts V, Leethanakul C, Pavasant P, Ampornaramveth RS. PLoS One. 2016 Jul 21;11(7):e0159843. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0159843 • Sousa FA, Paradella TC, Koga-Ito CY, Jorge AO. Braz Oral Res. 2009 Oct-Dec;23(4):381-385. doi:10.1590/s1806-83242009000400006 • Yang Y, Zhang F, Lyu X, Yan Z, Hua H, Peng X. J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2017 Mar;75(3):641-647. doi:10.1016/j.joms.2016.08.037 • Mota AC, de Castro RD, de Araújo Oliveira J, de Oliveira Lima E. J Prosthodont. 2015 Jun;24(4):296-302. doi:10.1111/jopr.12207 • Wright SC, Maree JE, Sibanyoni M. Phytomedicine. 2009 Mar;16(2-3):118-24. doi:10.1016/j.phymed.2008.07.015 • Matsubara VH, Wang Y, Bandara HMHN, Mayer MPA, Samaranayake LP. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol. 2016 Jul;100(14):6415-6426. doi:10.1007/s00253-016-7527-3 • Man A, Ciurea CN, Pasaroiu D, Savin AI, Toma F, Sular F, Santacroce L, Mare A. Mem Inst Oswaldo Cruz. 2017 Sep;112(9):587-592. doi:10.1590/0074-02760170098 • Ksouri S, Djebir S, Bentorki AA, Gouri A, Hadef Y, Benakhla A. J Mycol Med. 2017 Jun;27(2):245-249. doi:10.1016/j.mycmed.2017.03.004 • National Health S...

Lifestyle and home remedies These self-help steps can help relieve sinusitis symptoms: • Rest. This will help your body fight infection and speed recovery. • Drink fluids, such as water or juice. This will help dilute mucous secretions and promote drainage. Avoid beverages that contain caffeine or alcohol, as they can be dehydrating. Drinking alcohol can also worsen the swelling of the lining of the sinuses and nose. • Moisten your sinus cavities. Drape a towel over your head as you breathe in the vapor from a bowl of hot water. Keep the vapor directed toward your face. Or take a hot shower, breathing in the warm, moist air. This will help ease pain and help mucus drain. • Apply warm compresses to your face. Place warm, damp towels around your nose, cheeks and eyes to ease facial pain. • Rinse your nasal passages. Use a specially designed squeeze bottle (Sinus Rinse, others) or neti pot. This home remedy, called nasal lavage, can help clear your sinuses. If you make your own rinse, use water that's contaminant-free — distilled, sterile, previously boiled and cooled, or filtered using a filter with an absolute pore size of 1 micron or smaller — to make up the irrigation solution. Also be sure to rinse the irrigation device after each use with contaminant-free water and leave open to air-dry. • Sleep with your head elevated. This will help your sinuses drain, reducing congestion. Prevention Take these steps to help reduce your risk of getting acute sinusitis: • Avoid upper r...