Medically, strep throat is a condition when a bacterial infection of the throat. This condition causes throat irritation, inflammation, hoarseness, coughing, itching and pain on swallowing.
Causes of Laryngitis
The bacteria Streptococcus pyogenes, also known as group A streptococcus, a common cause of illness with sore throat. This type of bacteria is very contagious and can spread through the air when you cough and sneeze. In addition, the bacteria can also be spread through food, beverages, or items that have been infected by this type of bacteria.
Symptoms of Sore Throat
Common signs that appear when a person has strep throat, among others, as follows:
- Sore throat
- Tonsils swollen and red. Sometimes there are white patches and layers of pus on the tonsils
- There are small red spots on the back of the roof of the mouth
- Difficulty swallowing, drooling even though
- The lymph nodes in the neck swell
- High fever, usually more than 38.3 degrees Celsius (101 degrees Fahrenheit)
- headache
- rash
- Body feels tired
- Pain or swelling in the joints
- Stomach ache and sometimes accompanied by vomiting
How to Treat Sore Throat
The following natural ingredients that you can use as a traditional medicine strep throat:
1. Ginger tea
You can add one inch piece of ginger is crushed and then boiled for two to minutes. Then, mix it with tea that you have previously made.
2. Chamomile tea
Warm chamomile tea can also reduce sore throat due to inflammation. Pour two chamomile tea bags to one cup of boiling water. If you want to get a sweet taste, you can add honey.
3. Gargle with a mixture of turmeric, water, and salt
This is a very effective home remedy for relieving pain in the throat. Plus, the materials needed must always available in your kitchen. Mix one teaspoon of salt and a pinch of turmeric with 200 ml of warm water then gargle several times a day.
4. Basil
Boil basil leaves and drink boiled water. Or simply rinsing with boiling water sore throat basil will make you better.
5. Honey and lemon
Drink a cup of warm water mixed with one tablespoon of lemon and one tablespoon of honey. This mixture is known as a potent drug to overcome a sore throat. If there is not a lemon, one tablespoon of honey with no additional water can also reduce a sore throat because honey is a natural antibiotic. But honey should not be given to children under two years of age.
6. Inhale steam
Ancient remedy for sore throat is the inhalation of vapors. Put hot water in a pan and put it in front of you. Put a towel on his head to prevent the spread of steam. Breathe the steam from the pot not only through the nose but occasionally also through the mouth.
7. Consumption of Soups
When the sore throat, usually we will be hard to eat and swallow. Therefore, for example, try eating soup chicken soup warm with a little bit sour taste. It not only relieve pain but also make sure you get the nutrients to fight inflammation.
8. Drink lemon juice without sugar
Mix 2 tablespoons of lemon juice (from 1/2 lemon juice) into a glass of warm water. Do not add sugar. Drink 2-3 times a day on an empty stomach objec (approximately 30-60 minutes before meals).
9. Eat garlic
Garlic contains a compound called allicin which is a bacteria-killing agent. So try to chew garlic compound allicin to issue in order to overcome strep throat.
10. star fruit juice
Star fruit proved to have anti-inflammatory properties that can be used to treat strep throat. Way to take 100 grams of sweet star fruit, and made juice and drink.
Some things you need to do if attacked by laryngitis is rest, drink plenty of water so that moisture is maintained and avoid smoking. May be useful.
