Not every aspirin eliminate the sore throat

Aspirin is the best way to get rid of pain in the throat as the researchers found. However, you need to buy a soluble form of the drug.

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Scientists from Cardiff University in the UK found that two tablets soluble aspirin   It is enough to get rid of sore throat   for only two hours. However, medication should not be drinking - they need a good gargle. Thus the positive effects after application of the solution is maintained for 6 hours. It is also an effective method of combating the common cold proved inhalation preparations containing menthol.

" Soluble aspirin   pretty quickly relieves stuffy nose, causing a feeling of chill in the nose and relieves symptoms sore throat   and cough, acting as a local anesthetic, - says Professor Ron Eccles, who led the research. - Some types of honey, we have established effective fight infections of the throat, because of the nature of containing hydrogen peroxide has antibacterial properties. "

So that children suffering from colds before bedtime is useful to treat honey - the product suppresses the symptoms of cough and gives the child to sleep. And the honey makes it better than dextromethorphan, which is found in the most popular cough syrups. Acupuncture ear - another unusual remedy that proved to be very effective in this regard. However, scientists can not yet understand, due to what.

"Maybe, we have a placebo effect, which is still working," - makes the assumption Professor Eccles. (READ MORE)

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