What should I do if I have a cold and sore throat after lymphatic detoxification?
Dec 08, 2025
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Ren Yi
Introduction
After lymphatic detoxification, colds and sore throats can be improved by adequately replenishing fluids, soothing the throat locally, adjusting to a light diet, ensuring sufficient rest, and appropriately using symptomatic medications. Immunity may fluctuate after detoxification, so timely intervention is necessary to prevent worsening symptoms. If severe throat pain affects swallowing, fever exceeds 38.5°C, or symptoms show no improvement after 3 days,
After lymphatic detoxification, if a cold and sore throat occur, symptoms can be improved by adequately replenishing fluids, soothing the throat locally, adjusting to a light diet, ensuring sufficient rest, and appropriately using symptomatic medications. Immunity may fluctuate after detoxification, so timely intervention is necessary to prevent worsening symptoms. If severe throat pain affects swallowing, fever exceeds 38.5°C, or there's no improvement within three days, prompt medical attention is recommended.
1. Adequately replenish fluids: Drink plenty of warm water, warm or cool honey water, or mild soups. Sufficient fluid intake helps moisturize the throat mucosa, thin mucus, relieve dryness and pain, promote metabolism, aid in eliminating pathogens, and prevent dehydration from exacerbating discomfort.
2. Soothe the throat locally: Gargle with warm salt water—hold it in your mouth for 30 seconds before spitting out, repeating 3–4 times—or suck on non-irritating lozenges to reduce throat inflammation and swelling, temporarily relieving pain. Minimize talking to allow vocal cords and the throat to rest.
3. Adjust to a light diet: Choose easily digestible foods such as porridge, soft noodles, and steamed eggs. Avoid spicy, hot, or hard foods that may irritate the throat. Reduce intake of fried and sugary foods to prevent increased mucus production and additional strain on the throat.
4. Ensure sufficient rest: Reduce physical activity and aim for 7–8 hours of sleep per night, allowing the body to focus energy on fighting infection. Avoid overexertion or staying up late, which can further weaken immunity and delay recovery.
5. Use symptomatic medications appropriately: Under professional guidance, select traditional Chinese medicines with heat-clearing and detoxifying effects or topical treatments for throat pain relief. Avoid self-medicating with strong antibiotics. Proper use of symptom-targeted medications can reduce inflammatory responses and alleviate pain.
Maintain indoor ventilation and optimal humidity in daily life, avoid exposure to smoke, dust, and other irritants, reduce voice usage, and consume fresh fruits and vegetables rich in vitamin C to support recovery. Only consider follow-up lymphatic detoxification care after all symptoms have completely resolved.
