Recently, the weather has been unpredictable, and some people suddenly experience sore throat and excessive phlegm coughing overnight. Even after taking cold medicine, they still feel that their throat is constantly filled with phlegm and they can't cough it out or swallow it. What is the cause of this? Do you know how to solve the problem of phlegm in the throat? Our editor recommends candied kelp, which is specialized in treating sore throat and excessive phlegm.
Reasons for having phlegm in the throat and unable to cough or swallow:
Sore throat and excessive phlegm can be mainly caused by viral and bacterial infections, which are usually transmitted through droplets or direct contact. In addition, a weakened immune system, such as fatigue, exposure to cold, and excessive smoking and alcohol consumption, are common factors that can lead to this condition. It can also develop as a complication of a cold or acute tonsillitis. Recurrent acute pharyngitis or incomplete treatment, as well as stimulation from neighboring organ diseases such as sinusitis, tonsillitis, rhinitis, and tracheitis, can develop into chronic pharyngitis. Excessive smoking and alcohol consumption, dust, and exposure to harmful gases are common causes.
General symptoms are not obvious, but mainly manifest as local symptoms. Chronic pharyngitis caused by modern people accounts for more than 80% of cases of excessive phlegm in the throat. The symptoms are generally similar and diverse, such as discomfort in the throat, foreign body sensation, itching, burning sensation, dryness, or irritation, and may also include slight pain.
This condition is mainly caused by secretions and enlarged lymph follicles. It can cause coughing, accompanied by nausea. The onset is relatively sudden and often occurs simultaneously with acute rhinitis. Initially, there is a feeling of dryness, itching, slight pain, burning sensation, and foreign body sensation in the throat, followed by throat pain, which is often burning pain and more severe when swallowing. The pain can radiate to the ears.
Treatment of sore throat and excessive phlegm with candied kelp:
Candied Kelp
Ingredients: 300g kelp, appropriate amount of white sugar
Instructions: Wash the kelp and cut it into shreds. Blanch it in boiling water for a moment, then remove and marinate it with an appropriate amount of white sugar for 3 days. Serve as a side dish.
Efficacy: It can relieve cough and phlegm, effectively improve the symptoms of pharyngitis, and is also a delicious dish.
Explanation:
In traditional Chinese medicine, kelp is considered to have a salty and cold nature, with the functions of resolving phlegm, reducing inflammation, detoxification, and promoting bowel movements. Modern research has found that iodine in kelp, when absorbed by the body, can promote the elimination of harmful substances. White sugar has the effects of moistening the lungs, nourishing fluids, and relieving cough. When used together, they have the effects of clearing the lungs, nourishing yin, and resolving phlegm. Therefore, using white sugar to marinate kelp can alleviate chronic pharyngitis.
In addition, kelp has a salty and cold nature, so it is not suitable for people with spleen and stomach deficiency. When eating kelp, it is also not advisable to drink tea because kelp contains not only rich iodine but also iron. Iron can combine with tannic acid in tea leaves to form insoluble tannic acid iron, which hinders the absorption of iron.
Dietary taboos for sore throat and excessive phlegm:
In general, the symptoms are considered to be caused by chronic pharyngitis, and timely self-regulation can improve the symptoms. The recommended measures are as follows: first, pay attention to dietary adjustments, consume light and easily digestible foods, and avoid spicy and cold foods. You can also take oral medications such as Yanning Xiaoxiao Capsules, Azithromycin dispersible tablets, and Manyanshuning oral solution for regulation.
In the current situation, it may still be symptoms caused by lung heat. It is suggested to take Niancian Honey Loquat Syrup from Nin Jiom to relieve the symptoms. You should also pay attention to your diet and eat some foods that nourish yin and moisten the lungs, such as lily, honey, pear, lotus seeds, tremella, grapes, and various fresh vegetables, and avoid eating spicy and drying foods.
It is a manifestation of chronic pharyngitis. I suggest you take Donglingcao tablets, Yan Yan tablets, and Amoxicillin capsules for treatment. Also, drink plenty of water, avoid eating too much salt and spicy food, and avoid speaking loudly. Keep a positive attitude and prevent colds.
I would like to remind everyone that if you feel uncomfortable in your throat and have excessive phlegm, you need to pay attention. If the phlegm is white, it may be caused by wind-cold cough. If the phlegm is yellow, it may be caused by infection. If the phlegm is red, it may be caused by bleeding. Therefore, it is important to treat accordingly.
