You know how easy it is to just scratch an itch on your arm or face when a mosquito bites you? Well, dealing with an itchy or sore throat is a whole different story. You can’t exactly reach in and scratch it! What’s worse, that constant, irritating tickle can make something as simple as swallowing or talking challenging.
Now the thing is, the duration for a sore throat differs from person to person. Some sore throats ease up within a few days, especially when caused by a cold virus or allergies. For others it lingers a bit longer. And yes, waiting it out is sometimes an option. Even so, enduring that scratchy, painful feeling isn’t exactly fun. It can throw off your whole day, affect your mood, and even make it hard to focus on work or even enjoy a good meal.
Fortunately, you don’t just have to bear the discomfort. There are simple, science-backed remedies that can aid you in soothing your throat.
To help you out, here are some tips to help make those few days much easier to get through.
Quick Tips to Help Soothe an Itchy & Sore Throat
Here are things you can do with your itchy & sore throat symptoms.
- Keep Your Throat moist
Staying hydrated helps keep the delicate tissues in your throat moist, making swallowing and talking a little easier. Hydration also helps thin mucus and flush out irritants, which may ease discomfort caused by colds or allergies.
- Avoid Irritants
If your throat is already feeling sore, the last thing you need is more irritation. Therefore, try to stay away from triggers that can make it worse, like secondhand smoke, pet dander, dust, and even overly spicy or piping hot drinks, which can all dry out or inflame your throat.
- Rest Your Voice
Speaking puts extra strain on your vocal cords, which are already irritated and can slow down the healing process. Try to rest your voice by keeping conversations brief and speaking softly when you need to.
- Keep Your Space Well-Ventilated
Stale or dry indoor air can worsen throat irritation. Open windows when possible, or create cross-ventilation by opening doors to allow air to move freely through your space. Moreover, keeping your space well-ventilated also reduces the concentration of airborne germs, all of which can aggravate throat discomfort.
- Consider Throat Sprays
If your throat is feeling sore or scratchy, a throat spray containing Chlorhexidine and Bezydamine can be a helpful solution. Chlorhexidine is an antiseptic that can help target bacteria that may cause pain, swelling, and discomfort. On the other hand, Benzydamine hydrochloride is an anti-inflammatory and pain reliever designed to help calm down throat irritation.
A clinical study by Huang, et al. demonstrated that the use of chlorhexidine as an oral rinse and mouth spray eliminated 86% of oropharyngeal severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV) 2 versus placebo.
Focus on what’s causing your throat pain! Pair these tips with a product that can help target the source of irritation. For itchy and sore throats consider Benzydamine hydrochloride + Chlorhexidine digluconate (Solmux® Throat Spray).
What’s Inside Each Bottle?
Benzydamine hydrochloride + Chlorhexidine digluconate (Solmux® Throat Spray) contains the following:
Benzydamine Hydrochloride: Helps with Throat Pain
It is formulated with Benzydamine Hydrochloride, an anti-inflammatory, that helps provide relief from pain, inflammation and redness, while inducing numbness to ease your throat discomfort.
Chlorhexidine Digluconate: Helps Kill Viruses and Bacteria
It also has an antiseptic (Chlorhexidine Digluconate) that helps kill viruses and bacteria responsible for your itchy & sore throat. Plus, it also helps prevent your symptoms from worsening.
Benzydamine hydrochloride + Chlorhexidine digluconate (Solmux® Throat Spray) comes in a handy 30mL bottle so you can spray away your itchy & sore throat anytime, anywhere!
How to Use:
1. Lift
Begin by holding the bottle in an upright position. Gently twist the nozzle so that it is angled at approximately 45 degrees.
2. Target
Next, position the nozzle toward your mouth, making sure it is aimed toward the back of the throat. Proper positioning allows the medication to coat the affected area.
3. Spray
Open your mouth slightly and press down firmly on the nozzle. Release the spray 2 to 4 times, making sure it is delivered directly to the throat.
4. Repeat
Use the spray regularly every 1.5 to 3 hours, or follow the schedule recommended by your doctor.
Benzydamine hydrochloride + Chlorhexidine digluconate (Solmux® Throat Spray) is available online and in leading drugstores nationwide at a suggested retail price (SRP) of Php350.
If symptoms persist, consult a doctor.
ASC Reference No. U0165P101025S
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