Easy ways to relieve the symptoms of a sore throat


There are a few kinds of sore throats, mainly the dry, tickly kind or the sharp, stabbing kind. (Freepik pic)

Dealing with a sore throat can be annoying. Whether you have a big presentation at work, or you’re the emcee at an event, a sore throat may stop you from performing your best during important occasions.

That itchy and often painful feeling at the back of your throat every time you try to talk or swallow your food is a constant irritation you can do without.

While sore throats are usually caused by viral infections like the common cold or influenza, it can also be caused by bacteria.

Other common causes of a sore throat include smoking, overstraining your voice, air pollution, spicy food and lack of hydration.

Besides that, spending long hours in air-conditioned rooms can leave your throat dry as a whistle. This can lead to other symptoms like itchiness and even stabbing pain at the back of your throat.

What you should do when your throat is sore

It’s important to identify the type of sore throat you have.

You might be experiencing the dry, tickly kind or the sharp, stabbing kind.

Dry, tickly sore throat

Ever felt that little tickle in your throat that eventually grows to become itchy and scratchy? This kind of sore throat tends to be more irritating than painful, and is often accompanied by the following symptoms:

  • Dryness
  • Tickly sensation
  • Itchiness
  • Raspy voice
  • Irritation

To combat these symptoms, you need to keep your throat moist.

You can do this by drinking a warm honey-lemon drink or sucking on a soothing sore throat lozenge like DifflamAB Sore Throat Lozenges Honey Lemon (MAL09082784X), which contains antiseptic ingredients for symptomatic relief of mouth and throat infections.

Sharp, stabbing painful sore throat

On the other hand, some sore throats might be more severe, last longer and come with the following symptoms:

  • Sharp pain
  • Stabbing pain
  • A feeling like razor blades, barbwire or shards of glass when you swallow

Gargling regularly with salt water will help to kill off bacteria and relieve throat pain. You’ll also need ample rest, so try not to speak too much.

In the meantime, you can suck on lozenges like Difflam HEXTRA (MAL2007605X), which act as both an antiseptic and local anaesthetic to help numb the pain while you fight the infection.

Besides the tips above, there are a few other things you can do to alleviate the pain of a sore throat.

Make yourself a cup of your favourite tea – sipping on warm chamomile, peppermint, or green tea offers some relief. Investing in a humidifier may be a great choice to help keep the air moist and to open your sinuses.

DifflamAB and Difflam Hextra. (Difflam pic)

Ultimately, a sore throat doesn’t have to ruin your productivity.

When symptoms of a dry, tickly sore throat arise, take DifflamAB Sore Throat Lozenges (Honey Lemon) to ease the discomfort. For sharp, stabbing painful sore throats, Difflam HEXTRA gives extra relief.

To learn how you can relieve a sore throat, head over to DifflamAB’s website.

For more information, read the product label. Should symptoms persist, consult your healthcare professional. If you feel unwell, seek medical attention promptly.

This article is sponsored by DifflamAB.

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