What to do if you have pharyngitis and sore throat? An old Chinese doctor teaches you some small remedies

Pharyngitis is a common throat disease that occurs to many people. The most common symptoms of pharyngitis are sore throat, discomfort, pain or itching in the throat. A sore throat often makes swallowing painful. So what are some ways to treat a sore throat?

1: Use both hands to lift the earlobes of both ears, and then put them down, rhythmically lifting and lowering them 100 times continuously; then, drink an appropriate amount of boiled water. Taking it 3 times a day will relieve the pain in the throat.

2: Pharyngitis causes sore throat, dry and itchy throat, and a foreign body sensation when swallowing. You can use tongue root exercises to achieve good therapeutic effects. That is: close your mouth, put the tip of your tongue against your teeth, rotate clockwise 18 times, counterclockwise 18 times, and then swallow the saliva in your mouth three times. Do this once in the morning and once in the evening.

3: For dry mouth and tongue, sore throat, brew a cup of strong green tea, add 1 tablespoon of honey and stir. After the honey is completely mixed, use it to gargle and then swallow it slowly. Take it 3 times a day, and the sore throat symptoms will disappear after several times.

4: To steam the honey pears, wash the pears, cut off a small "lid" about two centimeters below the pear stem, then scoop out the pear core with a small spoon, pour half of the honey into it, and then steam it in a pot for about 20 minutes. You can also eat the pears and the honey together. "Honey Pear" can treat cough and dry sore throat, prevent sore throat, and has the effect of removing heat.

5: Rock sugar experts say that rock sugar is mild and cool in nature, and has the effects of tonifying the middle and replenishing qi, nourishing yin and moistening the lungs, and relieving cough and reducing phlegm. In addition, rock sugar is often added to traditional Chinese medicine to bring out its medicinal effects.

6: Pears have the effect of moisturizing the throat and can relieve the symptoms of sore throat. Slice a pear and squeeze out the juice to make it easier to drink. For children who are afraid of cold or prone to diarrhea, it is best to drink warm pear juice.

7: Kumquats: You can also eat some kumquats if you have a sore throat. Kumquat is rich in nutrients, containing vitamins A, B1, B2, C and calcium, which can eliminate throat inflammation.

Includes: ear infection, mastoiditis, sinusitis, peritonsillar abscess. If you develop a sore throat that doesn't go away after a few days, or if you develop a high fever, swollen lymph nodes in your neck, or a rash, or if your sore throat is accompanied by difficulty breathing, see a doctor immediately.