Prevent Chronic Pharyngitis Naturally
To prevent pharyngitis, it is important to take care of sudden changes in temperature and also avoid going through times of great stress.
In this article we explain how you can prevent pharyngitis naturally when you suffer from it frequently.
Pharyngitis is a disease characterized by inflammation of the throat or pharynx. In general, it is usually due to a bacterial or viral infection. It causes pain, itching, and irritation in the throat, as well as difficulty swallowing. In some cases, it also causes fever, congestion, cough, or other symptoms in the rest of the body.
If you tend to suffer from this disease often, it is important that you visit a specialist to rule out any serious disease associated with pharyngitis.
Preventing pharyngitis is possible
Prevention is always much easier than cure. When you suffer from the same disease too often, you should consider some prior care to try to prevent it.
Preventing chronic pharyngitis is possible with natural remedies and some healthy lifestyle habits. However, remember that the term ‘natural’ does not mean that it is safe. It is important not to abuse natural ingredients, and consult a doctor for any questions that may arise.
Infusions to prevent pharyngitis
Pay attention to detect when you tend to suffer from pharyngitis most often. The normal thing is that it happens on days of sudden changes in temperature, high humidity or even under periods of stress.
In those moments is when you can resort to natural solutions such as gargling medicinal infusions.
For this case, one of the most effective plants is mallow. If you wish, you can sweeten the infusions with pure stevia or with a good honey. They are healthy options because they have beneficial properties to fight infections.
You can gargle two or three times a day, separate from meals, with the infusions at a warm temperature.
Beware of milk and bread
There are foods that can contribute to making pharyngitis worse and facilitate its chronification. The most harmful in this regard are milk and bread. These two foods increase mucus production and congestion.
How can we replace them?
- We can substitute bread for dextrinated bread biscuits, rice or corn cakes.
- There are also vegetable drinks made with oats, rice, soybeans, almonds, etc. However, they cannot be considered as alternatives to milk, as they do not have the same nutrients.
The relationship with the intestine
People who suffer from chronic pharyngitis also tend to have intestinal disorders, such as constipation, diarrhea or irritable bowel syndrome.
The intestine has a close relationship with the pharynx, so it is important to also take care of this organ to prevent its inflammation.
- If you suffer from diarrhea you will have to investigate if you are intolerant to any food. You can also drink green tea infusions daily. See a doctor if the diarrhea is persistent.
- If you suffer from constipation frequently, remedies such as flaxseed and flax oil may help improve the situation. Don’t forget to eat foods rich in fiber and drink plenty of water throughout the day.
- If you have irritable bowel syndrome, you will also have to take into account nerve damage. In addition, you can take probiotic-based supplements to strengthen the bacterial flora. Of course, do not forget to consult your doctor first.
At the first symptoms
You can use these natural remedies when you start to suffer from pharyngitis, and space the shots as you get better.
Remember that before consuming any medication or treatment it is important to consult with your family doctor. If you take another drug or suffer from any disease, take into account the contraindications and interactions.
Don’t forget that more cases of pharyngitis occur during the coldest months of the year, so this will be when you need to take care of yourself the most. In most cases, the sore throat will improve with home care and treatment.
However, you should see a doctor if you have a severe sore throat and high fever that lasts more than one or two days, or if you have swollen tonsils.
These symptoms could mean a bacterial infection. In this case, the doctor may prescribe an antibiotic to treat the infection.
