Customer question:
How do you relieve hoarseness due to a cold? Anonymous customer's question
Pharmacist's answer:
When you are hoarse, there are some simple things you can try that can help ease your symptoms and speed up your recovery. If the problem persists for a long time or the symptoms worsen, consult a doctor. It is essential to monitor the symptoms and, if necessary, seek professional medical help.
But below are some simple recommendations:
- Drink plenty of fluids: drinking warm water or decaffeinated herbal teas helps hydrate your mucous membranes.
- Saltwater gargle: Gargling with warm salt water can help relieve throat irritation.
- Honey and lemon: adding honey to warm water or tea and a few drops of lemon juice can help soothe the throat.
- Air humidification: using a humidifier in the room where you spend a lot of time can help prevent the mucous membranes in the throat from drying out.
- Avoid smoking and smoke: avoiding smoking and secondhand smoke can prevent further throat irritation.
- Protect your vocal cords: try to talk as little as possible and avoid shouting or singing to give your vocal cords a rest.
- Steam inhalation: Inhaling steam over a bowl of hot water can help moisten the airways.
- Warm compresses: applying warm compresses to the neck can help relax tense muscles and ease discomfort.
- Suck throat lozenges or drink syrup: throat lozenges or syrups that contain ingredients such as honey and lemon.
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