What to take for a sore throat

  A sore throat is sometimes caused by acute pharyngitis and sometimes by chronic pharyngitis. When a sore throat occurs, the following drugs can be taken to relieve the condition  1.Anti-viral drugs: If the condition is serious, you can take anti-viral drugs. If you are resistant to western medicine, you can choose Chinese medicine. Certain proprietary Chinese medicines also have a good bactericidal effect. When you are sick, you should pay attention to recuperation, do not do physical work, and do not worry too much. Drink more liquid food such as porridge.  2, borax solution: some patients with mild disease, you can choose borax solution, silver yellow tablets, etc.. In addition, drugs such as iodine glycerin can be applied to the lymphatic follicles, which can reduce inflammation. When using medication, you should follow the doctor’s orders to avoid using medication indiscriminately and damaging your body.  3. Chinese medicine: In the theory of Chinese medicine, pharyngitis is caused by too much fire energy and the loss of yin energy nourishment in the throat. Therefore, it is important to take medication that helps the yin energy to be strong in order to suppress the fire energy. You can use Shuang Hua,, Mai Dong, etc. For specific medication, it is still necessary to consult a certified Chinese medicine practitioner.  People who smoke and drink frequently are prone to sore throat. For such people, to eradicate sore throat, you must reduce the number of cigarettes and alcohol.