What should I eat for a sore throat caused by a cold to recover quickly?
Dec 31, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Lu Cheng
Introduction
Under normal circumstances, the term "throat" refers to the pharynx. There is no specific food that can quickly relieve throat dryness caused by a cold. For throat dryness associated with a common cold, you can consume foods such as millet porridge, kumquat, pears, monk fruit, and loquat. Additionally, medications such as ibuprofen sustained-release capsules, acetaminophen tablets, amoxicillin capsules, ribavirin granules, and Pudilan Xiaoyan Oral Liquid can be taken to help alleviate symptoms.
Generally speaking, the term "throat" refers to the pharynx. There is no specific food that can quickly relieve throat dryness due to a cold. When experiencing throat dryness caused by a cold, one can consume foods such as millet porridge, kumquat, pear, monk fruit, and loquat. Additionally, medications like ibuprofen sustained-release capsules, acetaminophen tablets, amoxicillin capsules, ribavirin granules, and Pudilan Anti-inflammatory Oral Liquid can be taken to help alleviate symptoms. Detailed explanations are as follows:
I. Foods
1. Millet Porridge
Millet porridge is mild and easily digestible, reducing the burden on the gastrointestinal tract and promoting recovery. It also contains nutrients that help enhance immune function.
2. Kumquat
Kumquat helps relieve symptoms such as cough with excessive phlegm and throat dryness. It can be consumed in moderation or made into kumquat preserves.
3. Pear
Pears are effective for moistening the lungs and relieving thirst, particularly suitable for patients with a cold accompanied by a dry throat. Consuming pears in the form of soup is more effective, and adding Sichuan贝母 (Fritillaria) can enhance the throat-soothing effect.
4. Monk Fruit
Monk fruit infused in water helps soothe the throat, relieve cough, clear the lungs, and reduce phlegm, especially suitable for patients with chronic pharyngitis.
5. Loquat
Loquat is effective in treating persistent cough, dry and painful throat, and excessive phlegm. Combining it with honey enhances the soothing effect on the voice.
II. Medications
1. Ibuprofen Sustained-Release Capsules
Ibuprofen sustained-release capsules are non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) that exert antipyretic, analgesic, and anti-inflammatory effects by inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis. They are suitable for patients with a cold, dry throat, and elevated body temperature.
2. Acetaminophen Tablets
Acetaminophen tablets are also non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) that exert antipyretic and analgesic effects by inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis in the central nervous system. They are suitable for patients with a cold and dry throat accompanied by headache.
3. Amoxicillin Capsules
Amoxicillin capsules belong to the category of antibiotics and exert bactericidal effects by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis. They are suitable for dry throat caused by bacterial infections.
4. Ribavirin Granules
Ribavirin granules are antiviral medications that inhibit the synthesis of viral RNA and DNA, thereby preventing viral replication and spread. They are suitable for dry throat caused by viral infections.
5. Pudilan Anti-inflammatory Oral Liquid
Pudilan Anti-inflammatory Oral Liquid is a traditional Chinese medicine preparation that has heat-clearing, detoxifying, anti-inflammatory, and swelling-reducing effects. It improves symptoms of dry throat caused by a cold through the mechanisms of clearing heat and detoxifying with herbal ingredients.
In daily life, to prevent symptoms of a cold with a dry throat, patients can use a humidifier to maintain moist indoor air. At the same time, they should avoid consuming spicy, greasy, acidic, overly hot, or cold foods and beverages to reduce throat irritation.
