Treat your sore throat without antibiotics

No need to empty your medicine cabinet at the slightest sore throat. To calm the irritation and get rid of it, mild solutions may be enough.

In 2015, the magazine 60 million consumers warned about the ineffectiveness of over-the-counter medicines against sore throats , colds, etc. Indeed, to relieve a sore throat and soothe pain and irritation, there are natural solutions . And if it really does not pass, it is better to consult a doctor.

Essence of thyme is good

• In herbal tea 
• Use and abuse herbal teas with thyme, sage or licorice. Drink two or three times a day.
• In inhalations 
  Opt for inhalations based on camphor, eucalyptus or menthol (decongestants), for 10 minutes morning and evening.
  To soothe the throat, mix morning, noon and evening two tablets of Pérubore® (in pharmacies) in a bowl of hot water and  inhale for 10 minutes. 

Grandma's Remedies Really Provide Relief

• Make gargles
  With lemon juice (antiseptic), or salt water (1 teaspoon of salt diluted in a glass of warm water). Three times per day. 
• Apply a poultice
  Mix clay with cold water. Place the paste on a cloth, 1 to 2 cm thick, and cover your neck with this natural "scarf". Keep two hours, starting again two or three times a day. 

Locally acting drugs

• Honey and lemon Strepsils antiseptic lozenges, 3 to 6 per day. Let it melt slowly in your mouth, without chewing.
• A Locabiotal® softening spray with mint essential oil, decongestant and analgesic. The right rhythm: 4 sprays in the mouth, four times a day.
• Antiseptic mouthwashes   : Use twice a day, after brushing your teeth.

If the symptoms persist beyond five days, if the sore throat is accompanied by high fever or abnormal fatigue, head to the doctor!
It is also better to consult if the pain radiates towards the ear.