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How to prevent throat infection

cooldude — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 19:05:36 +0000

Throat infection is a common problem and affects both the children and adult. It is extremely painful and leaves you almost speechless for some days. Throat infection is generally caused by cold weather and also due to some allergies, pollution and smoking. Over use of the voice is another reason. Here are some tips to prevent it.

Address your allergies with antihistamine as the allergies lead to sore throat at times. Antihistamine has a drying effect so drink lots of water while you are under the medication. Use the glycerine throat logenzes only. It keeps your throat tissue hydrated. Avoid those lozenges that contain menthol and mint. They dry up the throat and leads to infection.

If you have a blocked nose, do not delay to treat it. Because a stuffed nose means breathing through the mouth and it disturbs the throat. Inhale steam to keep the throat tissues moist. Try not to talk loudly. Take tea with honey and lemon juice. Gurgle occasionally but not regularly.

Causes of Throat Yeast Infection

cooldude — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 21:46:40 +0000

Throat yeast infection is one form of ‘Candidiasis’ and can be a major embarrassment as the throat inflammation cannot be hidden like the other forms. Since prevention is always better than cure, it would do you good to know what causes this very irritating condition.

There are many ways in which you could get this infection. It is caused by “yeast overgrowth”. It is most common in genital areas hence the most common cause for it to spread to the throat is oral sex.

A weak immune system is a major cause which makes you susceptible and could be result of

HIV/AIDS
Less of sleep
Stress, etc.

Hence, Sexually Transmitted Diseases which make your body weak internally would lead to yeast infection. A dry throat would be an ideal place for bacteria to thrive, so drink lots of water to keep your throat both hydrated and clean. Avoid sweetened food or yeast in case of slight infection.

Precautionary measures would not require you to turn celibate. So be aware of the causes, take care of yourself and stay well and safe.

How to prevent urinary tract infections?

Health Care Advisor — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 06:22:23 +0000

Those afflicted by the urinary tract infection not only experience physical discomfort, but also feel it as a hindrance in their daily life and routine. The result of death in many cases has enforced the researchers to look for effective methods to prevent this condition. The best way to keep yourself out of this is to drink plenty of water and other fluids, as this flush out the unwanted bacteria from your body.

The consumption of Vitamin C is another way to put off the unnecessary bacteria. Cranberry juice helps a person to prevent the condition of the urinary tract infection. Cranberry tablets are available too. It is better to avoid sugar as much as possible to minimize the risk of such infections. It is advised not to prolong the urge to go to the toilet, as the bacteria tend to grow with the presence of urine in the bladder. For women, it is better not to use any kind of feminine sprays or perfumed douches.