Itchy throat is irritating sensation in the throat that provokes desire to cough. Other symptoms like pain, secretions, difficulty eating or speaking, runny nose, or itchy eyes may accompany itchiness, depending on the cause.
Throat consists from pharynx and larynx.
Picture 1. Structures in the throat
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continue reading Itchy Throat – Causes and Treatment
Sore throat is considered the commonest communicable viral or bacterial infection. In the beginning we feel a tickling sensation that gets sore, frustrating and very painful afterward. Mostly, sore throats are cured with the help of antibiotics but you must know that these antibiotics are effective against bacterial sore throats and prove good for nothing against viral infections. However, there are some natural remedies that can work wonders with these viral infections. By using these natural health remedies you can relieve your soaring throat within an hour or two but sometimes these remedies can also take a little more time.
In most of these natural remedies, the body’s natural resistance against infections is boosted. Here are some natural remedies that surely help to lessen the symptoms of an irritated sore throat and quicken the healing.
Increase the intake of liquids:
The increased intake of liquid helps you to keep your throat moisture the dry mucous membranes hydrate. Different warm, mild and soothing drinks including ginger and honey tea, decaffeinated coffee, holly basil and clove tea and mild warm water with honey and lemon often provide soothing effects to your throat.
