Throat Clearing Remedies

Throat clearing, whether it is due to cold, flu, allergies or other causes can be painful and irritating. A few home remedies can help to soothe or relieve throat irritation. Some home remedies might even help you prevent this bothersome ailment.

Prevention/Solution

• Types of remedies to help clear your throat include staying well-hydrated, avoiding spicy or hard to digest foods, using a humidifier to keep the air from being too dry and trying not to over-exert your vocal cords.

Types

• Some different tried and true remedies include sucking on hard candy or throat lozenges, drinking hot tea with honey, gargling salt water, taking over-the-counter pain relievers and taking Vitamin C to boost your immune system. Even doing a full hard swallow can help get rid of the feeling of something being "stuck" in the back of your throat.

Potential Causes

• Allergies, colds, sinus drainage, infections, laryngitis, speaking for long periods of time, dry wintertime air, reflux and smoking are some of the things that can cause throat irritation.

Considerations

• Always check with a doctor, especially if the sore throat persists or you develop a fever, chills, nausea, vomiting or any other symptoms.

Fun Fact

• When you are nervous, your mouth and throat dry up.