How to relieve pharyngitis in autumn and winter

　　In autumn and winter, the climate is dry and the temperature difference is large, which is a period of high incidence of pharyngitis. Many people suffer from dry and itchy throats, pain, coughing and even hoarseness, which seriously affects their life and work. Although pharyngitis is common, it can easily recur if not treated properly. So, how to scientifically relieve pharyngitis? In fact, in addition to medication, dietary conditioning and daily protection are equally important.

How to relieve pharyngitis in autumn and winter

　　1. Use symptomatic drugs promptly

　　Choosing the right medication based on your symptoms can quickly relieve discomfort. You can choose heat-clearing and detoxifying proprietary Chinese medicines, such as Pudilan Anti-inflammatory Tablets, Pharyngitis Tablets, Liushen Pills or Qinghou Liyan Granules. If you are accompanied by hoarseness, it is recommended to use drugs with the effect of reducing swelling and dissipating stagnation, such as Huanghouyin Pills and Jinshou Sanjie Capsules. If you have obvious sore throat, you can take anti-inflammatory analgesics such as benoxate under the guidance of a doctor. For those who have difficulty coughing up phlegm, you can use eucalyptus, lemon and pinole enteric-coated soft capsules to promote phlegm excretion.

　　2. Nebulization treatment is more direct and effective

　　For those with severe symptoms, aerosol inhalation is an efficient method. Commonly used combinations include normal saline combined with dexamethasone or Pulmicol. If necessary, gentamicin or lincomycin is added for antibacterial treatment. If there is excessive phlegm, a small amount of chymotrypsin can be added to help dilute it. 1-2 times a day can quickly reduce throat swelling and irritation.

　　3. Dietary maintenance is essential

　　The dietary therapy is gentle and safe, suitable for long-term conditioning. The following two recipes are recommended:

　　-Peanut, red dates and honey soup: Add 30 grams each of peanuts and dates to boil in water, add honey and drink twice a day. It can moisten the lungs, relieve cough, replenish qi and nourish yin.

　　-Stir-fried duck eggs with vinegar: Stir-fry fresh duck eggs with mature vinegar and eat them once in the morning and evening while hot for 10 days to help relieve chronic cough.

　　4. Daily protection must be in place

　　Avoid spicy, overly hot, irritated by tobacco and alcohol； Maintain indoor humidity to prevent the air from becoming too dry ； Keep your neck warm and wear a scarf to prevent cold air from hitting your throat. At the same time, drinking more warm water, talking less, and getting enough rest will help repair the mucous membrane.

　　In addition, you can try sucking garlic cloves for 5-10 minutes to use allicin to kill bacteria and fight viruses.； Or use honey lemon water to soothe your throat. Tongue base movement (forward and reverse rotation of the tip of the tongue against the teeth) can also help improve local blood circulation and reduce the foreign body sensation.

Throat health methods in autumn and winter

　　1. Moisturize and relieve dryness and discomfort

　　Drink 1500-2000 ml of warm water every day, drink slowly in small sips several times, and avoid drinking large amounts of water at one time； Use a humidifier indoors to control the humidity at 50%-60% to reduce water loss from the throat mucosa. You can take sugar-free throat lozenges or drink a glass of warm honey water before going to bed to moisturize your throat for a long time and relieve dryness and itching.

　　2. Dietary conditioning, nourishing the throat mucosa

　　Eat more ingredients such as pears, white fungus, lily, and white radish that moisten the lungs and soothe the throat. You can make rock sugar and snow pear soup and lily porridge.； Avoid spicy, salty, and fried foods to reduce throat irritation. You can eat Tremella and lotus seed soup 2-3 times a week to supplement the nutrients needed by the mucous membrane and enhance the resistance of the throat.

　　3. Protect against stimulation and reduce external harm

　　Wear a mask when going out to prevent cold air, haze, and dust from directly attacking the throat； Avoid using your voice for a long time, lower your volume and slow down your speaking speed when speaking to reduce throat muscle fatigue. No smoking indoors, stay away from incense, chemical cleaners and other irritating smells to create a gentle environment for the throat.

　　If symptoms persist for more than a week or worsen, and fever, difficulty breathing, etc. occur, you should seek medical treatment in time to rule out bacterial infection or other complications. Prevention is better than cure. Enhancing immunity, regular work and rest, and using your voice scientifically are the fundamental ways to stay away from pharyngitis.