Struggling with a cough and a sore throat? We asked a GP how to ease your symptoms.
Looking for immediate relief? “Gargling with salt water will help relieve a sore scratchy throat,” Dr Perry says. This is because salt can draw mucus out of your swollen, inflamed throat, which could stop it from feeling itchy.Many people crave lemon-and-honey drinks when they’re ill and there’s a good reason for that –
. “Honey in hot water also helps to soothe a sore throat and works as a cough suppressant,” Dr Perry says. You’ve probably wondered whether the health benefits of ginger shots are worth the rather unpleasant taste. But apparently they might be if you’re struggling with a cough.
Add an essential oil to a diffuser or dilute them and apply them to your skin like a vapour rub to feel the benefits.This is one way to soothe a sore throat we can get behind – Dr Perry explains that simply adding garlic to a meal can help to relieve your cough as it’s packed full of minerals, enzymes, vitamin C, sulphur and selenium. Garlic also has antiseptic and antibacterial qualities, which means it could be one of the best ways to naturally fight off a cold.
Some research has suggested that chicken soup in particular can help reduce inflammation associated with a cold. This is because it contains carnosine, which is thought to minimise inflammation in the upper respiratory tract. Sign up for workouts, nutritious recipes and expert tips, plus our Strong Women magazine with expert advice on building strength & resilience sent to your inbox.
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