Scratching the throat – causes and home remedies

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Scratching the throat is an unpleasant symptom that can lead to various infections or voice strain. It most often appears in autumn and winter, i.e. during the period of increased activity of bacteria and viruses. However, this is not always the case. We decided to find out what are the main causes of a scratchy throat and the accompanying dry cough. We also check home remedies for disturbing symptoms.

Scratching the throat – a disturbing symptom

Scratching the throat is usually associated with drying out of the mucosa. The epithelium is damaged and irritants can press against the exposed nerve endings. Often, unpleasant symptoms are also accompanied dry coughthat bothers the patient both at night and during the day.

Scratching or tickling in the throat causes discomfort when speaking. The patient may complain of a constant cough reflex or uncontrolled coughing attacks. For this reason, it is worth preparing a home-made mixture or choosing over-the-counter drugs that will minimize disturbing symptoms.

For a sore throat try COUNTER – herbal tea available on Medonet Market. You can also reach for the Premium linden flower – supporting the health of the respiratory system, i.e. a dietary supplement in a convenient to swallow capsule form.

Scratching throat – causes

Scratching the throat and accompanying dry cough are usually viral in origin associated with an upper respiratory tract infection. Unpleasant tickling can also be caused by drying out of the mucous membranes. This problem often affects people who talk or sing a lot (teachers, lecturers, singers or actors).

In addition, scratching in the throat can occur after long-term use of heart medications, antidepressants or antihistamines, which also irritate the mucosa. Allergies, smoking and air pollution can also cause an unpleasant scratching sensation in the throat. In addition to the above-mentioned reasons, it is worth mentioning the following:

  1. reflux;
  2. lung and bronchial cancer;
  3. pulmonary hypertension;
  4. heart diseases;
  5. circulatory failure;
  6. asthma;
  7. accidental ingestion of a foreign body.

Scratching the throat is an unpleasant ailment that can be caused by many things. Sometimes long-term treatment is necessary to overcome it. If you feel that the problem is becoming bothersome for you, make an online teleconsultation with an ENT specialist who will help you start appropriate treatment.

For throat problems try Herbal Monasterium Throat Mirra and Propolis. The lozenges are available at Medonet Market at a favorable price.

Scratching the throat – home remedies

First of all, home remedies help to deal with the unpleasant scratching in the throat. Most often, various herbs (thyme, aloe, ginger) are used to alleviate symptoms. The traditional home-made way to tickle the throat it will be brewing linden tea or using linseed or honey. You can also use herbal teas with licorice and fennel, such as Throat Comfort Bio Yogi Tea, which you can buy at Medonet Market at a promotional price. Also make a tea of ​​mallow flowers, which are available in the form of dried EKO black mallow flower. Drinking mallow infusion is recommended in case of hoarseness, sore throat and generally with problems with the upper respiratory tract. Rose and bergamot also benefit the throat and improve the functioning of the immune system. You will find them, among others in the organic herbal tea Idyllic aromas, which you can also buy in a convenient and safe way at Medonet Market. Thyme and plantain, which you will find in the herbal mixture, Tea for hoarseness, also have a soothing effect on the throat.

Children are often given milk with honey and garlic. Any kind of inhalation may also be helpful in treating a scratchy throat and accompanying dry cough.

You can also use Linden flower for a sore throat, and brew a tea that soothes and moisturizes the mucosa.

Scratching the throat – recipes for homemade syrups

Homemade syrups also work for dry throat and scratchy throat. The most popular one is based on onion. Two small onions are enough to finely chop, then pour warm water, add two tablespoons of sugar and wait an hour. After this time, the syrup is ready to drink. 2-3 tablespoons a day are enough to eliminate disturbing symptoms.

Pose onion syrup it is also worth mentioning about beet syrup. Just wash the red beetroot and then cut a conical hole at the top. Preheat the oven and then put the beetroot in it for 45 minutes. It produces a syrup that not only soothes the scratching throat, but can also reduce fever.

For a sore throat, we also recommend Otulin NaturSpray Throat Herbal Medica, which you can buy safely and conveniently on Medonet Market. Also try NA THROAT – sugar-free lozenges from Herbapol in Krakow.

Also read: Dry and wet cough syrup

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