How Can I Prevent A Sore Throat?

Do you stay away from people who are sick?

Do you wash your hands often and try to keep them away from your eyes, nose and mouth?

Do you use alcohol-based hand sanitizers when soap and water are not available?

If you are a smoker, have you stopped smoking?

Do you use a humidifier?

Do you often replace an old toothbrush with a new one?

Do you eat a healthy diet, drink plenty of fluids and get enough rest?

Do you get the flu vaccine every year?

Based on your answers, there are several other ways that can help you prevent a sore throat. During the cold and flu season, you should stay away from people who are sick, wash your hands often and try to keep them away from your eyes, nose and mouth. If you are a smoker, it would be good to stop smoking because cigarette smoke irritates the mucous membrane of the throat. You can use a humidifier in your bedroom to prevent your throat from drying out during the night. You should always breathe through your nose because that way you naturally moisten the air you breathe.

Based on your answers, you know a lot about how to prevent a sore throat. Be sure to use alcohol-based hand sanitizers when soap and water are not available. You should avoid touching public phones or drinking fountains with your mouth. If you have the impression that you often have a sore throat, try to replace your toothbrush because the bacteria that accumulate on the bristles can enter your system and re infect you. You should eat a healthy diet, rest, drink plenty of fluids and strengthen your immune system, especially during the cold and flu season. It is recommended that you get the flu vaccine every year.