From Hydration to Humidifiers: Solving the Dry Throat Problem

Dry throat is not a very serious problem and for this you can do the following first aid -

• The first and most important remedy to be done in case of dry throat is to drink lots of water or other liquids. This will not cause dehydration in your body and your throat will also be moist. Apart from this, drinking liquids will thin the mucus, so that it will not stick to the throat and there will be no other problems in the throat. 
• If you smoke, then try to quit this habit. The hair present in your nose and lungs are not able to do their work due to cigarette smoke, due to which the respiratory system is not able to remove mucus, dust and other irritants from the body. Due to this, dryness starts occurring in the throat, nose and mouth. Try not to go near a person who is smoking, because the smoke from their cigarettes can also be harmful for you. 
• An old remedy used for dry throat is black pepper and desi ghee. For this, chew a grain of black pepper well and eat a spoonful of warm desi ghee with it. This will clear your throat and also remove its dryness. 
• Gargling is considered a very good remedy for dry throat. For this, add some salt to a glass of lukewarm water and mix it well and gargle with this mixture. Keep in mind that before gargling, the salt should dissolve well in the water, otherwise its grains can cause more problems in your throat. If you have a problem with dry throat for a long time, do not gargle with salt water, this can increase the problem. 
• If your throat is dry, stay away from caffeinated liquids and citrus fruits. Caffeine-containing substances will make your throat dry and increase the trouble. Citrus fruit juice will not dry the throat, but the sourness present in it can cause other damage to the throat.
• A good remedy for dry throat is basil and honey. For this, boil some basil leaves in water and add some honey to it. Now drink this mixture slowly. This remedy is very good for children, which is more effective at night. If you want, you can also make basil tea and drink it. 
• Try not to eat anything that is dry and increases the dryness of your throat. If you want, you can add liquid things like cream, soup or gravy to your food to make it moist. Apart from this, avoid dry, salty and chilli food, these will also make your throat more dry. 
• Breathing in dry air also causes the throat to dry, so try to moisten the air. For this, use a humidifier to make the air in your home or office moist. If you do not want to use a humidifier, you can take a bath with hot water or keep some boiled water around you. In both ways, the steam coming out of the hot water will moisten the air around you and you will get relief from the dryness of the throat. These methods will definitely give you relief for some time. 
• You can also use licorice for dry throat. Keep a small piece of licorice between your teeth during the day and keep chewing it. This gives a lot of relief in dry throat. 
• In case of dry throat, pills or chewing gum available at medical stores can also be used. Both the methods will increase saliva in the mouth and will also reduce the dryness of the throat.
• The use of honey is considered very effective in case of dry throat. For this, add one teaspoon of honey in a glass of warm water and drink this mixture slowly. If you want, you can also squeeze lemon in it. Drink this mixture three to four times a day. 
• Garlic, turmeric and milk are also used to reduce throat infection, cough and dryness. For this, boil garlic in a cup of milk and add some turmeric to it. Turmeric will increase your immunity and drinking this mixture will cure your throat problems quickly. 
• Try to breathe through your nose only. Breathing through the mouth is not clean and dries your throat. If your nose is blocked, then sprays available at medical stores can be used to open the nose.

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Although there is no need to go to the doctor if the throat is dry, but you must go to the doctor if:

• The problem of dry throat is not getting cured for a week. 
• There is difficulty in swallowing.
• The problem of dry throat is increasing. 
• There is a sound while breathing. 
• There is a problem of shortness of breath. 
• Rashes are visible on the skin. 
• There is a high fever.
• You snore very loudly while sleeping. 
• Feeling very tired. 

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When the throat is dry, the first thing to drink is water, as it hydrates the throat and reduces swelling. Drinking lukewarm water mixed with honey or lemon gives relief to the throat. If the problem of dry throat occurs repeatedly, then gargling with salty water can also be beneficial. Use a humidifier to keep the environment hydrated and avoid excessively hot or cold air. Smoking, alcohol, and excessively spicy or sour foods should be avoided, as these can further dry out the throat. If the problem persists for a long time, consult a doctor, as it may be a sign of inflammation, allergy, or infection.