Most Common Causes and Remedies for Sore Throat

The most common cause of the dry and sore throat is cold. It leads to cough, usually because of post nasal drip. Because of it the throat gets irritated, which causes nonstop cough accompanied by sore throat, the condition lasts until nasal congestion. Dry atmosphere, allergies and even drinking less water; any of these could be the cause of sore throat.

There is another cause of sore throat which is speaking loudly, shouting, speaking continuously or even singing can be the cause of swelling of tissues inside throat that will result as sore throat. Children and sometimes adults too find it difficult to swallow while suffering from sore throat.

If the feeling of your throat is sore and itchy and it is more severe and painful along with symptoms as, breathing difficulty, unclear consciousness level and high fever, then these symptoms could be the warning and should be taken very seriously.

Here are few very common sore throat cures and suggestions to match your signs of sore throat. You will find them helpful.

If cold or flu is causing you throat soreness, the disease may last for a few days, but soreness of throat can be made better, by applying a few rules. Blow your nose frequently and properly. This way the mucus would not drip inside of your throat, and you will feel much better. Drinking plenty of water will moisten your throat; dry throat is an itchy throat.

If you have a job as a public speaker, or for some reason you have to shout and talk loudly, you should gargle with salted warm water regularly. Warm water with salt also helps during cough and cold causing sore throat. Salt dries moisture out of inflamed tissue inside throat, making it less hospitable to the infection.

Tea with herbs is also a good way of keeping the speakers' and singers' throat in right condition. Tea prepared with lemon, honey, peppermint and apple cider vinegar is very good for your throat.