Easily caught sore throat~~ This is how I manage it~~

These days, during the change of seasons, cold winds blow in the evening and it's too hot during the day;;;;

I feel hot while sleeping; if I throw off the blanket, I feel cold, and if I cover myself, I start sweating again—it's such unpredictable weather.

It was extremely hot like summer for several days, but tonight the wind is blowing and it's quite cold.

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I work at a school~~ These days, many students have caught colds, so there are frequent absences.

People often suffer from lingering coughs even after a severe fever or sore throat seems to have improved.

 

So today, I would like to share some health tips on how to deal with a sore throat.

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Lately, with frequent rain and significant temperature fluctuations every day, my immune system seems to weaken. In addition to issues with fine dust and pollen, I've been wearing a mask continuously due to COVID-19, but as the pandemic eases and mask-wearing has become less common, it seems like bronchial diseases are becoming more frequent.

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A sore throat occurs due to inflammation caused by various bacterial and viral infections. In the early stages of a sore throat, the throat feels stinging and tingling, and coughing may occur. If not treated promptly, the throat pain worsens, and symptoms such as loss of appetite, high fever, headache, and body aches can become severe, leading to significant discomfort.

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I have tonsillitis and allergic rhinitis, so I often catch colds in my nose and throat at the same time. Lately, my throat has been feeling scratchy and a little sore, so I think I might be coming down with a cold~~ I think I need to start taking better care of myself from today.

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Oh!! I start to wonder if I have a cold~~~

Well~~ of course, the overall ranking starts with taking general cold medicine!!! ^^

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First, please drink water frequently~~~

If your throat is dry, the pain may worsen, and you may experience more phlegm and coughing~

It is more effective to drink warm water gradually and frequently rather than cold water.

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Second, do not dry out the surrounding environment.

When sleeping, turn on a humidifier, or if you don't have one, hang wet laundry or towels near your head. This will make your throat and nose feel more comfortable and help alleviate cold symptoms.

My acquaintance wears a mask when they catch a cold to sleep. They say it works quite well.

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Third, you need to manage your body temperature well.

During transitional seasons, even if it feels hot, I recommend always carrying a long outer garment like a windbreaker so you can put it on immediately when it feels a bit cold. I always keep a cardigan in my office so I can wear it at any time. Since my basal body temperature tends to be lower than others, I pay extra attention to it. If I even slightly feel a sore throat, I wrap a towel around my neck and sleep~~ Even if I end up covering myself with a blanket, it helps preserve the temperature of my neck, which is very helpful~

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Fourth, sufficient sleep and rest are necessary.

When you think you have caught a cold, it is crucial to rest unconditionally. Sleeping a lot and eating well are actually the most important for a cold.. Even if you have no appetite, you must force yourself to eat well!!! Get well soon.

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Fifth, wash hands frequently and gargle.

Since colds are transmitted through viruses, maintain strict hygiene!!!

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Actually, since the illness called a cold is so common and well-known, it's more like general knowledge than a tip~~ Still, if you read it once more and manage it again, you might catch fewer colds, and even if you do get sick, you'll recover to your normal routine faster, right?

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Many people also know about foods that are good for sore throats.

Honey, pear, ginger, bellflower root, yuzu, jujube, and many fruits rich in vitamin C~~~

Among them, since I was young, my mother would cut open my abdomen when I had severe coughing, scoop out the inside, add honey, and then boil it in a double boiler to give to me~~~

It turns out that the sea has a component called luteolin, which is effective in suppressing coughs and bronchial diseases. As expected~ There was a reason why people have been taking it since ancient times~

Ginger is said to be good for temperature regulation because it has the function of warming the body~~~

And I used to work in a really cold workplace before~~ I just didn't want to drink coffee because it was cold, so I often enjoyed yuja tea~~ That winter, I hardly caught a cold at all.

Of course... It's no secret that I gained weight because I drank too much~~;;

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Anyway~~ it's so common and always catches me, the cold that causes me trouble every time!!!

It's best to avoid getting sick whenever possible~ Thank you for always paying attention to hygiene and maintaining your body temperature~ Let's stay healthy and not catch a cold~~

Today, I wash myself thoroughly again, soak a towel, hang it by my head, and go to sleep~~

 

How to make Baesuk, good for sore throat!! Haha, I'll upload the one I copied.

 

It would be good to include ginger, jujube, and bellflower root, but you can actually omit them if you'd like~~~

Here, they said they would add allulose~~ At our house, we always add honey. LOL Oh, and you might be wondering where step 3 went??? Well, step 3 was about how to trim the jujube~~ Jujube is also good for coughs~~ But when do we peel the jujube? Haha

Oh dear... bellflower root, ginger, ginkgo nuts, jujube, pine nuts... do you have all those at home??? I just cut the pear, scoop out the inside, and add plenty of honey. We don't even add water at our house~~ when you steam it, the water naturally forms~~ haha

Still, they say it's even better to include everything so beautifully~~ For those who are diligent, it might be good to try following along diligently, right??

Of course I can't~~ Hahaha~