Dry throat is one of the uncomfortable and irritating problems one can handle. This condition also leads to variety of accompanying symptoms, including difficulty swallowing, coughing, heartburn, vomiting and fever.
It is generally caused by inflammation of pharynx, a tube that extends from back of the nose and mouth to the esophagus that leads to stomach.this condition also lead you to experience more serious problems, such as asthma or gasteroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
Causes Of Dry Throat
There are several factors that causes dry throat, some of the them include:
- Indoor heaters
- Consumption of alcohol in excessive amount
- Smoking
- Allergies
- Irritation of mucus membrane
- Obstructive sleep apnea
Identifying or recognizing the cause of dry throat is the simple way to get quick relief. However, here are some effective home remedies that will help you to controls the symptoms of dry throat.
Effective Home Remedies For Dry Throat
1. Salt Water Gargle
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Salt has anti septic and microbial properties that will help to clear microbial infection and restricts its growth. It also helps to draw out the mucus and phlegm and keep your mouth hydrated and free from bacteria and virus.
What You Need To Do
- Add ½ teaspoon of salt in glass of warm water and let it dissolve completely.
- Gargle with this solution for few seconds and spit it out.
- Repeat this process for regular intervals until you get relief from the dry throat.
2. Apple Cider Vinegar
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Apple cider vinegar has anti bacterial properties which help to fight against microbes and alkalize the body. It also helps to maintain PH level of the mouth and keep your mouth well moisturized to prevent or treat a dry throat.
What You Need To Do
- Take one glass of warm water and mix one table spoon of apple cider vinegar. Stir well and drink twice daily to get rid of dry throat.
- Alternatively, take one glass of warm water and add one teaspoon of apple cider vinegar with one teaspoon of salt and mix all ingredients together.
- Gargle this mixture several times in a day to prevent dry throat.
3. Licorice
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Licorice is one of the effective and natural remedy to treat dry throat. Its anti bacterial and anti fungal properties gives you relief from any infection that causes dryness in the throat.
What You Need To Do
- Add one table spoon of licorice powder in one cup of boiling water and allow it to steep for more than 5 minutes.
- Strain the solution and drink it 4-5 times in a day.
- Alternatively, mix ½ teaspoon of licorice powder with one table spoon of honey and have it twice for few days.
4. Marshmallow Root
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Marshmallow root contains mucilage that will help to soothe the sore and dry throat easily. It also helps with inflammation associated with dry throat.
What You Need To Do
- Add ½ teaspoon of marshmallow root powder in one cup of boiling water and allow it to steep for few minutes.
- Strain the solution and add some honey then drink it.
- Try to drink at least 3 times in a day to get relief.
5. Cayenne pepper
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Cayenne pepper contains capsician compound which has powerful anti inflammatory and anti bacterial properties that helps to reduce swelling in your throat that causes dryness. It also helps to relives you from the pain caused by sore throat.
What You Need To Do
- Add one table spoon of lemon juice and ½ teaspoon of cayenne pepper in one glass of hot water and mix it well. Drink this mixture twice in a day to get relief.
- Alternatively, mix ¼ teaspoon of cayenne pepper, 1 tablespoon of honey and 3 grated garlic cloves. Consume ½ teaspoon of this mixture several times in a day and wait at least one hour between doses.
6. Fluids
Most of the times, dehydration is the major cause for dry throat. It means you are not drinking enough amount of water that required for your body.
When you’re dehydrated your body doesn’t produce enough amount of saliva that keeps your mouth moisturized.
Proper hydration gives your body that gives your body the resources it needs to produce the amount of saliva required to keep your mouth moist.
The best way to fight against dehydration is by drinking lots of fluids during day. Drinking 8 to 10 glasses of water during day will help you to keep yourself hydrated. You can also include lot of fruit juices and vegetables juices which are loaded with proteins and nutrients.
Avoid consuming caffeine and other soda beverages that leads to loss of more water in the body.
