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Catarrh (/ k ə ˈ t ɑːr / kə-TAR) is an inflammation of mucous membranes in one of the airways or cavities of the body, [1] [2] usually with reference to the throat and paranasal sinuses. It can result in a thick exudate of mucus and white blood cells caused by the swelling of the mucous membranes in the head in response to an infection.
If you’re dealing with a sore throat, gargling with salt water — mixing ½ teaspoon of salt into 1 cup of warm water — is a simple, natural remedy that may bring some relief. Salt water can ...
In previous head-to-head studies, honey either did as well or outperformed certain cough medicines, Dr. John Torres, NBC News senior medical correspondent, said in a TODAY segment aired Oct. 28, 2022.
A small study found honey may be a minimally effective cough treatment due to "well-established antioxidant and antimicrobial effects" and a tendency to soothe irritated tissue. [21] A Cochrane review found there was weak evidence to recommend for or against the use of honey in children as a cough remedy. [22]
"Blood pressure medications such as diuretics are commonly associated with dehydration in the elderly," Kurani says. "Antihistamines and laxatives are also medications that can result in dehydration."
The use of vitamin C in the inhibition and treatment of upper respiratory infections has been suggested since the initial isolation of vitamin C in the 1930s. Some evidence exists to indicate that it could be justified in persons exposed to brief periods of severe physical exercise and/or cold environments. [ 29 ]
Badham used the term catarrh to refer to the cardinal symptoms of chronic cough and mucus hypersecretion of chronic bronchitis, and described chronic bronchitis as a disabling disorder. [71] In 1901 an article was published on the treatment of chronic bronchitis in the elderly. The symptoms described have remained unchanged.
Rhinitis is categorized into three types (although infectious rhinitis is typically regarded as a separate clinical entity due to its transient nature): (i) infectious rhinitis includes acute and chronic bacterial infections; (ii) nonallergic rhinitis [14] includes vasomotor, idiopathic, hormonal, atrophic, occupational, and gustatory rhinitis, as well as rhinitis medicamentosa (rebound ...