what to do when your throat feels dry?
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['Drink a lot of fluids. ... ', 'Gargle with a mixture of warm water and 1/2 teaspoon of salt a few times a day.', 'Take an over-the-counter pain reliever like acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Advil).', 'Put on a cool mist humidifier to add moisture to the air. ... ', 'Suck on throat lozenges.', 'Rest until you feel better.']
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— Eat foods and drink fluids that help soothe your throat (for example, drink warm liquids such as tea or clear broth; eat cold treats such as ice cream, frozen yogurt or popsicles; let ice chips melt in your mouth). — Gargle with warm salt water.
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['Hayfever and other allergies. Share on Pinterest Potential causes of a dry throat include allergies, dehydration, and tonsillitis. ... ', 'Sleeping with the mouth open. ... ', 'Dehydration. ... ', 'Common cold. ... ', 'Flu. ... ', 'Mononucleosis. ... ', 'Acid reflux. ... ', 'Tonsillitis.']
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Manage your symptoms: Use lozenges, ice, soft foods, or popsicles to soothe your throat. Drink juice, milk shakes, or soup if your throat is too sore to eat solid food. Drinking liquids can also help prevent dehydration.
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Gargling with warm salt water can help soothe a scratchy throat. The salt pulls the mucus out of your swollen, inflamed tissue and helps relieve the discomfort. The Mayo Clinic recommends combining 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of table salt with 4 to 8 ounces of warm water.
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Suck on cough drops or hard candies to soothe a dry or sore throat. Cough drops won't stop your cough, but they may make your throat feel better. Breathe moist air from a humidifier, a hot shower, or a sink filled with hot water.
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Fluids may help soothe an irritated throat. Hot fluids, such as tea or soup, may help your throat feel better. Eat soft solids and drink plenty of clear liquids. Flavoured ice pops, ice cream, scrambled eggs, sherbet, and gelatin dessert (such as Jell-O) may also soothe the throat.
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['Gargle with salt water. Gargling with warm salt water can help soothe a scratchy throat. ... ', 'Suck on a lozenge. ... ', 'Try OTC pain relief. ... ', 'Enjoy a drop of honey. ... ', 'Try an echinacea and sage spray. ... ', 'Stay hydrated. ... ', 'Use a humidifier. ... ', 'Give yourself a steam shower.']
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Hot fluids, such as tea or soup, may help your throat feel better. Eat soft solids and drink plenty of clear liquids. Flavoured ice pops, ice cream, scrambled eggs, sherbet, and gelatin dessert (such as Jell-O) may also soothe the throat. Get lots of rest.
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A shot of alcohol might burn away a coating in your throat, but the resulting dehydration makes your cold last longer. A better option: Drink plenty of fluids like water, orange juice, or mint tea. Keeping yourself hydrated will help you feel better. Good hydration helps clear congestion.
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The first and most cost-effective way to relieve your sore throat is by gargling with warm water and salt. Pour about a tablespoon of salt into 8 ounces of warm water. Stir the salt around in the water. Then, take a few sips, tip your head back, and gargle.
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You should drink plenty of fluids when you feel dehydrated. Keep taking small sips and gradually drink more if you can. Make sure you take on more fluids if you are vaping more.
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What to do if you have a sore mouth or throat: Eat soft, bland, creamy foods high in calories and protein, such as cream-based soups, cheeses, yogurt, milkshakes, pudding, ice cream, or commercial liquid protein supplements.
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['get plenty of rest.', 'drink cool drinks to soothe the throat.', 'take paracetamol or ibuprofen (do not give aspirin to children under 16)', 'gargle with warm salty water (children should not try this)']
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['Salt Water Gargle. Because salt kills bacteria, a saltwater gargle is a favorite natural remedy. ... ', 'Breathe Steam to Ease Sore Throat. ... ', 'Relieve Your Throat Hot, Herbal Tea. ... ', 'Soothe Your Throat with Something Cool. ... ', 'Drink Apple Cider Vinegar.']
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The dryness in your throat may simply be a sign that you haven't had enough to drink. When you're dehydrated, your body doesn't produce as much of the saliva that normally moistens your mouth and throat. Dehydration can also cause: dry mouth.
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['put saline (saltwater) drops in the nostrils to relieve nasal congestion.', 'run a cool-mist humidifier to increase air moisture.', 'dab petroleum jelly on the skin under the nose to soothe rawness.', 'give hard candy or cough drops to relieve sore throat (only for kids older than 6)']