How to Suppress a Sore Throat: There's a Simple Trick - Surprisingly, It Often "Works"

24.09.2024 11:53

A sore throat is a rather unpleasant sensation.

The most obvious way to deal with the consequences of irritation of the receptors of the mucous membrane of the throat is simply coughing.

In most cases, this approach proves effective.

But what should you do if you can’t cough normally and the unpleasant process continues to make itself known?

There is one very interesting trick. You just need to... touch your ear.

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How to Suppress a Sore Throat: An Unusual Method

Do you have a tickling sensation in your throat and coughing doesn't help? Or do you not want to cough loudly in public?

Then just scratch your ear.

This may seem strange, but this trick usually “works”.

However, there is a simple explanation for this phenomenon: the nerve endings on the earlobes are stimulated, and at the same time the muscles of the larynx are activated. The result in many cases is the cessation of the sore throat.

If the unpleasant sensation persists despite using all methods, then this is a reason to see a doctor. It is possible that you are facing some kind of illness.

Author: Kurchev Anton Deputy Editor-in-Chief