Many people feel dry throat, sore throat, etc., after waking up. There are many reasons why you may experience a sore throat after waking up. So what are those reasons and how to reduce a sore throat after waking up?
1. What are the reasons why you have a sore throat after waking up?
According to doctors, there are the following reasons why you have a sore throat after waking up, which are:
- Cold air, dry and low humidity environment: Using air conditioning at too low a temperature or winter weather, cold and dry humidity can easily make the body catch a cold after waking up and have a sore throat, especially the habit of breathing through the mouth while sleeping.
- Body dehydration: A long night's sleep can cause the body to become dehydrated. Having diabetes or taking certain medications can also cause dehydration while sleeping, so the throat will be sore when waking up in the morning.
- Snoring habits: People who have a habit of snoring and breathing through their mouths while sleeping often feel a dry throat when they first wake up. You may snore when your body is tired, but this can also be a chronic condition if you are obese, smoke or have a genetic snoring disorder.
- Allergic rhinitis and pharyngitis: Allergic rhinitis or pharyngitis can occur at any age with different manifestations in each person. In people with allergic rhinitis due to the weather, in addition to symptoms such as itchy nose, stuffy nose, sneezing, the throat is often sore when they first wake up. At that time, you may have a cold. In addition, if accompanied by a high fever, the patient should see a doctor for timely examination and treatment.
- Viral infection: Viruses and bacteria attack and invade the body, stimulating the immune system to function and weaken. Among many types of viruses and bacteria that cause disease, there are some that have symptoms of sore throat such as flu, measles, chickenpox, ... The most dangerous is streptococcus, which often causes very severe and prolonged sore throat, this type often attacks children. In that case, children need to see a doctor to prescribe antibiotics for treatment.
- Gastric acid reflux: Gastric acid reflux disease when sleeping can leave a burning sensation in the throat after waking up. If left untreated, stomach acid can damage the mucous membranes of the esophagus and upper respiratory tract.
2. What to do to prevent a sore throat after waking up?
To prevent a sore throat after waking up, you need to pay attention to the sleeping environment and health problems, specifically:
- If you use air conditioning or when the weather is dry and lacks humidity, use a mist sprayer to ensure the bedroom has the right humidity.
- In winter, especially when the weather changes, pay attention to wearing warm clothes or covering yourself with a blanket. The bedroom should avoid drafts, but the door should not be closed tightly to avoid a lack of oxygen. Whether you are sleeping or waking up, pay attention to keeping your body warm.
- Drink a glass of warm water before going to bed or after waking up, or you can add a little honey, which will make your throat more comfortable.
Increase foods rich in vitamin C in your daily diet to have a strong immune system. - Gargling with warm salt water every morning when you wake up is also a way to reduce and prevent symptoms of sore throat.
- If you have a habit of snoring or suffer from chronic snoring, you need to see what causes your snoring. If it is due to smoking, you should quit, but if it is due to obesity, try to lose weight and maintain a moderate, stable weight. Or lying on your side can also help reduce snoring. If it is not the above reasons, try to go to a medical facility for advice and treatment.
- Limit eating at least 2 hours before going to bed.
There are many reasons why you have a sore throat after waking up such as cold, virus, bacteria, gastric reflux, ... To prevent this condition, you need to pay attention to the sleeping environment and some measures that can be applied daily such as gargling with salt water, drinking warm water before going to bed or in the morning when waking up, ..
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