Sore throat is not a disease, it is rather the symptom of some respiratory disorders; generally inflammations, viral or bacterial in nature, against pharynx, larynx or tonsils.
Pharyngitis, tonsillitis and laryngitis are quite common pathologies, especially in children and, although they occur more often in the cold season, they are not rare even in spring and summer.
Sore throat in children: the causes
Sore throat can also be caused by environmental or behavioral factors, such as prolonged exposure to irritating substances (smoke, smog, dust mites ...), or the habit of staying in too humid environments or, on the contrary, too much buckets. Sometimes, children get a sore throat even simply because they have cried or screamed too much.
To cure the symptom of a sore throat it is necessary to go back to the cause.
The remedies for sore throat in children, as well as in adults, should not always be drugs. It depends on the nature of the disorder. In the case of a sore throat of viral origin or due to environmental factors, a little rest is usually enough and some simple natural remedies that are mainly intended to alleviate the symptom.
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Natural remedies for sore throat in children
The first of the remedies against sore throat in children is certainly prevention. Therefore, children should be kept away from environments that are too dry, too humid or where irritants may be present. It is also important to always cover them properly: neither too much nor too little, adequately protecting the throat.
Food is also important; a healthy, varied and rich diet of fruits and vegetables helps children strengthen their immune defenses.
As for, instead, natural remedies against sore throats, there are some, as simple as they are effective:
Honey . Thanks to its antiseptic, expectorant and sedative properties it is a good remedy against sore throats. It can be used both to sweeten hot drinks, for example milk and herbal tea, and in purity. It can be used in combination with propolis.
Propolis . You can add it to a teaspoon of honey, or put it directly on the tongue. In both cases, two or three drops are enough. Propolis has anti-inflammatory and bactericidal properties.
Herbal tea with ginger and cinnamon : cinnamon is a well-known remedy of the grandmother against sore throat and cough ; ginger, on the other hand, has anti-inflammatory and anti-flu properties. You could try offering children an herbal tea made with ginger and cinnamon, sweetened with a teaspoon of honey. A piece of cinnamon and a sprinkling of ginger are enough. Bring a cup of water to the boil, add a piece of cinnamon and boil for about three minutes, grate some ginger and cover. Serve after 3/5 minutes with a teaspoon of honey. If desired, two or three cloves can also be added to the infusion.
Of course, the taste may not be pleasing to children, but, as the saying goes, trying not harm.
