To remove the feeling sore throat Different treatments are used, and the most popular is rinsing.
Gargling with salt - effective and time-tested folk method, recognized in traditional medicine. Salt-based solution is a universal remedy for the throat and mouth. Salt rinses well relieve such symptoms of diseases of the throat as unpleasant sensations when swallowing, burning, coughing
Properties of water-salt solution
Due to the fact that the salt-water solution is more saturated with salts than in the tissues of the throat, it is called hypertonic.
Hypertonic solution helps remove excess fluid from the cells and reduces swelling. In addition, accumulated mucus is eliminated, which causes bacteria to multiply, the throat, tonsils, and mouth are moistened and moistened.
This solution has an antiseptic and anti-inflammatory effect.
Unconditional benefit brings sea water, rich in iodine and minerals. Regular rinsing of the throat with warm sea water will help get rid of many pathogens.
Gargling with salt: medical indications
Gargling with salt significantly eases the course of such diseases as:?
- purulent tonsillitis,
- purulent pharyngitis,
- laryngitis,
- tonsillitis.
The composition fights with the accumulated pus and helps to get rid of dead cells from the tonsils and the posterior pharyngeal wall. Throat reduces inflammation, pain and swelling.
While in the tissues there are purulent discharge procedures are carried out. every hour.
After cessation of discharge, rinsing is carried out. no more than 3 times a day, otherwise excessive drying of fabrics is possible.
It should be remembered that rinsing will not help cope with purulent tonsillitis on their own. It is an excellent aid and should be used. in combination with antibiotics.
Gargles are used for acute respiratory diseases, accompanied by copious secretions of mucus in the throat. Hypertonic solution is used up to 5 times a day.
On the positive results of rinsing say the results of repeated studies conducted by foreign scientists.
So, in one of the foreign journals of practical medicine was published the result of the study, the essence of which was as follows.
Scientists observed 400 volunteers for two months, during which the peak of colds fell. One half of the volunteers rinsed their throats 3 times a day, the other did not take any action. According to the results of the study, the researchers concluded that the subjects who had rinsed throat were 40% less likely to become sick with infectious diseases of the throat. Even when they got sick, cold symptoms were not so acute.
Gargling with sea salt
Sea salt perfectly treats sore throat. In contrast to the table salt, there are up to 92 microelements in sea salt, including iodine, iron, zinc, potassium, magnesium, etc.
Another unconditional plus sea salt - it is harmless to young children. If a child swallows some water, it will not bring danger to his body.
During exacerbation of viral diseases, after hypothermia, or contact with an infected person, doctors recommend rinsing the throat with salt to prevent it.
Gargling: Recipes
In the people there are several recipes for gargling based on saline solutions. All of them are simple to make, and the ingredients for them will be found in every hostess. Consider the most popular ones.
Salt rinse
To prepare the gargle with salt is enough two components: salt and water. Half a teaspoon of salt dissolves in a glass of warm boiled water. Medical mixture is ready. It is necessary to gargle her throat 5-6 times a day. It is important that the solution be just warm, because you can burn hot and so sore throats, and cold you can worsen an already serious condition. When rinsing, throw back your head and try to pronounce the letter Y. According to the doctors, the solution gets into the foci of infection faster. After the procedure, you can not eat and drink for about half an hour.
Soda Rinse
To prepare the mixture you need to mix a teaspoon of soda with a glass of warm boiled water. Drinking soda has cleansing, disinfecting properties, effectively fights with fungi of the genus Candida. 3-4 effects per day are enough to achieve the effect.
2% soda-saline solution
The following popular recipe is also simple. A glass of warm boiled water is taken half a teaspoon of soda and half a teaspoon of salt.
Doctors speak positively of the results of this procedure, because soda and salt help to remove infectious agents, destroyed tissue and mucus from the throat, which contributes to a quick recovery.
Recipe "sea water"
When there is no opportunity to gargle with natural sea water, there is always an alternative - the solution "sea water". For the solution will need the following components:
• a glass of warm boiled water
• a teaspoon of salt;
• a teaspoon of baking soda;
• 2 drops of iodine.
Effective mixture for rinsing with sore throat
There is another interesting popular recipe that can cure angina. This mixture is used much less frequently than the methods listed above. For the preparation of medicines will need:
• a glass of warm boiled water;
• a teaspoon of salt;
• teaspoon of soda;
• egg white.
It is necessary to dissolve salt, soda in a glass of water. Separately, beat the egg white with a fork and combine with the liquid. It is important that the water is not hot, otherwise the protein will collapse. In case of sore throat, rinse 5-6 times a day. Protein envelops the throat, soda and salt reduce inflammation. After several rinses, a significant improvement in the patient’s condition occurs.
When gargling with salt is not necessary
With pharyngitis, accompanied by cough and dry throat, the effect of gargling with salt and soda will not be. Moreover, in this case, the treatment with soda-saline solution may be contraindicated, since it is possible to dry the tissues and increase the dry cough.
Features of gargling with salt in children
Many parents ask themselves: is it possible to gargle a small child? This solution is allowed to use, but with some reservations:
• the child should be at least 5 years old, at an earlier age, children swallow the solution and this can adversely affect their stomachs;
• the soda concentration decreases by half, for greater effect salt is added in the same ratio;
• Pediatricians take great care to add iodine to the rinse because iodine is a toxic substance and a strong allergen.
Contraindications for gargling with salt in adults
Despite the apparent harmlessness of the components and the generally accepted among the people, gargling with salt has contraindications:
• various diseases of the stomach, such as ulcers, gastritis. If the patient accidentally swallows the solution inside, an exacerbation of the disease may occur;
• heart disease, ingestion of soda-saline solution can disrupt the water-electrolyte composition of the blood, which can adversely affect the functioning of the heart;
• oncological diseases;
• tuberculosis;
• toxicosis in pregnant women, the liquid may cause an increase in the level of gag reflex.
