There are various reasons for throat obstruction-the main being viral and bacterial infections which inflame the mucous membranes in the upper airways and cause a blockage. Our throat consists of innumerable lymphatic nodes which help to ward off infections. But when the throat becomes infected these lymph nodes swell considerably to fend off the pathogens. The mucous membranes start producing excessive mucus which if unable to drain down the throat or coughed out through the mouth remains stuck in the throat.This swelling and mucus cause an obstruction in the throat. Allergic reactions to bee stings, peanuts or other nuts, antibiotics and blood pressure medications also cause swelling in the trachea or throat and close the passage. Sometimes the esophagus which carries the food from the mouth to the stomach becomes narrow due to infections like thrush and tuberculosis and due to gastroesophageal disease in which the stomach acid leaks back into the esophagus also lead to obstruction in the throat. Obstruction in the throat causes difficulty in swallowing, agitation, choking, shortness of breath, wheezing and difficulty in breathing and speaking.
Best Home Remedies For Throat Obstruction
Salt Water Gargle
Take a glass of hot water and dissolve one teaspoon of salt into it. Gargle with this solution four or five times daily. Tilt your head upwards and allow the water to sit in your throat for a few seconds before spitting it out. The saltwater will reduce the inflammation and pain and will also help to clear the infection.
Lemon and Onion
Grate one big onion and squeeze it to extract the juice. Add to this juice the juice of one lemon and mix it with one cup of boiling water. Stir in one teaspoon of honey and drink this mixture twice daily. The lemon and onion will combat the infection and will reduce the swelling in the lymph nodes. Their antioxidant properties will also detoxify the body and help to thin down the phlegm.
Black Pepper and Raw Honey
Black pepper has amazing anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antibacterial and antiviral properties which make short work of the infection and facilitate healing. Honey soothes the raw throat and removes the pain and irritation. Crush five to six black peppercorns and add them to one teaspoon of raw honey. Eat this mixture twice daily to dry up the phlegm and remove the obstruction.
Grape Juice And Honey
Grape juice has powerful antioxidant and expectorant properties which help to deal with the infection swiftly and remove the excess phlegm. Extract the juice of some black grapes. Take two tablespoons of grape juice and mix it with one tablespoon of honey. Drink this mixture three times daily for one week.
Ginger
Ginger is a great remedy for getting rid of the infection and clearing the obstruction in the throat. It also alleviates the swelling and pain and reduces the production of excess mucus. Boil one cup of water and add one teaspoon of grated ginger to it. After ten minutes, strain the tea and drink three to four cups of it daily.
