Throat itch is usually the first sign of sore-throat aka throat-infection. If no care is taken the itch can become severe and transform to burning sensation. Severe sore-throat can be painful and leads to cold, cough and fever. As the saying goes- prevention is better than cure -its easier to tackle a problem in its initial stages. Chewing granular-salt helps relieve the itch but its not advisable since the salt eventually is swallowed. The better way is to gargle with salt-water and spit it out. Gargling with warm salt-water is something doctors advise patients to reduce inflammation. Couple of gargles at a time relieves the itch significantly. After gargling, you must a layer of salt in your mouth and throat. Salt is a natural disinfectant. So don't eat or drink for some time and let salt do its work.
I've suffered this malady countless times which eventually led me to devise a way to control the problem. I started gargling three times everyday- morning, evening and night before going to the bed. However, the itch used to start when I was outside, especially while commuting. This is something which wasn't addressed until Corona virus pandemic started. The very thought of catching cold and undergoing Covid-19 tests was scary. I was super careful during the lockdown March and May.
In the first week of May we travelled from Bangalore to Dharwad. For the journey I carried some table salt and a spare water bottle. During the journey, I experienced mild itch which could be due to weather condition or psychological. I must've gargled a dozen times in the 9-hour journey. Ever since that day, its a habit to carry salt-water in a 500ml bottle wherever I go. Find a spot to spit and gargle soon after visiting any public place. A gargle after a meal or even a cup of tea or coffee removed any sugary and oily particles, the two main proponents of throat itch. Those who are using public transport often, do carry a pack of salt and a small bottle.
Salt has corrosive effect on metals. So its good to exercise care. Ensure the bottle cap doesn't leak. As a extra measure, keep the bottle in a plastic bag.
Disclaimer: this is a suggestion to prevent throat itch, this not a cure. This suggestion is based on personal experience, this is not be taken as medical advise.
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