The cold is coming, the air is clean and fresh, and the condition of the throat is terrible. After all, it is with the onset of cold weather that viral infections come, which are manifested by sore throats. As soon as it becomes difficult to swallow, the throat constantly burns and tickles, we run to the pharmacy and buy all kinds of medicines, antibiotics and lozenges. But the most popular and popular is still a spray for a sore throat. Pharmacies are full of this product, because they are bought in the first place for quick pain relief. Affordable, convenient, cheap, and most importantly - the throat does not hurt. In order not to get lost among the abundance of this product, you need to study the sprays for sore throats in advance and choose the most suitable option.
What symptoms do they relieve?
Very often people buy a sore throat spray on the principle of "expensive price - high quality product", but does it always work? Even the most expensive spray may not help you if it is not chosen specifically for the desired symptom. Therefore, it is imperative to understand the cause that caused the sore throat and which it is desirable to alleviate.
The most common causes of sore throat are laryngitis and pharyngitis. If you feelinflammation of the throat, mouth and mucous membranes, which, among other things, is accompanied by dryness, burning and perspiration, then it is called pharyngitis. In this case, it is recommended to use sprays such as Stopangin, Kollustan, Hexoral, Ingalipt and Kameton, but only if the temperature is absent or does not exceed 37.5 degrees.
But the hoarseness of the voice, its complete absence and lack of breath indicate laryngitis (or swelling of the mucous membrane of the throat and vocal cords). The best option for the throat in this case would be a sore throat spray such as Ingalipt, Hexoral and Kameton. If the symptoms are not obvious, there is only a slight hoarseness of the voice and a dry cough, then Collustan can be used. This sore throat spray is good because it is much milder than the others. In addition, in the presence of chronic diseases of the throat, this drug can last for a long time without causing addiction.
How to use throat spray?
The effect of the sore throat spray is that it acts on the source of pain, has antiseptic properties, and eliminates pain. To enhance the effect of the spray, you must first get rid of excess mucus by rinsing your mouth and throat with clean warm water (just clean water, without adding herbal decoctions, potions and powders). After these procedures, you can safely apply the spray.
It is important to know a few rules:
- When you apply the throat spray, it's betterjust hold your breath so that it does not get into the lungs (as this can stop breathing).
- Spray is best sprayed over the mouth, not concentrating on individual areas.
- After application, do not swallow saliva for about three minutes, otherwise there will be no effect.
- Only after half an hour is it allowed to eat and drink, only then the spray will work one hundred percent.
- Rinse the sprayer thoroughly after each spray to ensure no germs remain.
