What to eat for a sore throat
Dec 23, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Lu Cheng
Introduction
Under normal circumstances, the throat refers to the pharynx. When experiencing a sore throat, it is advisable to consume honey, pears, kumquats, bananas, mint, etc. It is also recommended to take medications such as Compound Caoshanhu Buccal Tablets, Pudilan Xiaoyan Oral Liquid, Cefradine Capsules, and Yinhuang Houhua Tablets as directed by a physician. Additionally, it is important to maintain good indoor air circulation and avoid staying in enclosed environments for extended periods.
Generally speaking, the throat refers to the pharynx. When experiencing a sore throat, it is advisable to consume foods such as honey, pears, kumquats, bananas, mint, and take medications such as Composite Sarcandra Tablets, Pudilan Anti-inflammatory Oral Liquid, Cefradine Capsules, and Yinhuang Throat Tablets. The details are as follows:
I. Foods
1. Honey
Honey has a soothing and anti-inflammatory effect on the throat. It can form a protective layer in the throat, reducing irritation to the pharyngeal mucosa caused by external factors. Meanwhile, the antibacterial components in honey help inhibit bacterial growth in the throat and reduce inflammation. A spoonful can be taken directly or mixed with warm water.
2. Pear
Pears have the effects of clearing heat, reducing internal heat, moistening the lungs, and promoting the production of body fluids. They contain a high amount of water, which helps relieve throat dryness. Additionally, pears are rich in vitamins that help enhance immune function and reduce throat inflammation.
3. Kumquat
Kumquats are rich in vitamins A, B1, B2, C, and calcium, and can help alleviate throat inflammation. The peel has even higher nutritional value, and its aromatic components can aid in reducing inflammation in the throat. Kumquats can be eaten with the peel or made into preserved fruits.
4. Banana
Bananas are soft fruits that are easy to swallow and cause minimal irritation to the throat. They are rich in vitamin B6, vitamin C, potassium, and other components that enhance the body's resistance and aid in the recovery of throat tissues, thereby relieving throat pain.
5. Mint
Mint has a cooling and pain-relieving effect. The volatile oil in mint can stimulate nerve endings, creating a cooling sensation that alleviates burning throat pain. Mint tea can be consumed for relief.
II. Medications
1. Composite Sarcandra Tablets
These tablets contain herbal ingredients such as Sarcandra glabra and have effects of clearing heat, detoxifying, relieving sore throat, and alleviating pain. They are suitable for symptoms such as sore throat.
2. Pudilan Anti-inflammatory Oral Liquid
This oral liquid mainly contains herbs such as dandelion and skullcap, and has effects of clearing heat, detoxifying, anti-inflammatory, and reducing swelling. It is suitable for sore throat caused by pharyngitis or tonsillitis.
3. Cefradine Capsules
Cefradine Capsules exert antibacterial effects by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis. They are suitable for treating bacterial pharyngitis and tonsillitis.
4. Ibuprofen Sustained-Release Capsules
These capsules exert antipyretic and analgesic effects by inhibiting cyclooxygenase and reducing prostaglandin synthesis. They are suitable for sore throat accompanied by fever and pain.
5. Yinhuang Throat Tablets
These tablets contain traditional Chinese herbal ingredients such as honeysuckle and skullcap, and have effects of clearing heat, detoxifying, relieving sore throat, and alleviating pain. They are suitable for symptoms such as sore throat and dry throat.
It is also important to maintain good indoor air circulation and avoid staying in enclosed environments for long periods. Avoid contact with sources of infection, such as minimizing contact with individuals suffering from colds or influenza, washing hands frequently, and wearing masks.
