A sore throat after swimming is a common occurrence. Swimming in cold water can cause the body to have an inflammatory response that results in inflammation of the vocal cords. This article will discuss prevention and treatment for this condition, as well as some helpful tips for athletes who are interested in getting back into their sport quickly.
Swim in (too) cold water
Swimming in cold water can cause the body to have an inflammatory response, aka allergy, that results in inflammation of vocal cords. An inflammatory throat can be treated by holding a cool compress on the throat and drinking fluids to rehydrate. Taking ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain is also helpful, as well taking time off from sports until symptoms subside so that you can heal properly
Some signs of an allergic reaction include dry mouth (xerostomia), hoarseness in voice quality due to erythema across vocal cords with swelling around cord region after swimming. The feeling should subside after drinking water and overnight; if not relieved then need medical attention urgently because may be sign symptom indicating laryngeal edema which could lead suffocation death risk! Then must see doctor immediately before it get worse than this condition already
Swallow chlorine water in the pool can cause sore throat. One way to prevent sore throat after swimming is by gargling with salt water. It can be done before or during the swim, as long it is done before the swim. Saltwater gargles are a great way to help keep your mouths clean and can prevent your mouth from becoming infected.
A virus or bacterial infection in your throat can cause sore throat.
Even a (early sympton of) common cold can cause sore throat. This can be treated with antibiotics if needed to prevent complications such as chronic infection of voicebox (laryngeal edema)!
Therefore, it is important to stay away from swimming pools and other places where there are a lot of people coughing or sneezing. This will help us prevent getting sick in the first place!
Salt water gargle treatment
Salt water solutions are a simple mix of water and table salt. They are cheap, safe, and effective. The salt water solution will help lower the pH of a sore throat, remove bacteria and soothe your vocal chords.
A salt water gargle can be made by adding one teaspoon (tsp) to eight ounces (~250 ml or 16 tablespoons) of water. You can water at room temperature or luke warm water.
You can either gargle and spit out the solution after a few seconds, OR you could swallow it.
Gargling is the best method because it washes away bacteria that may be on or in between surfaces of our mouth, throat and larynx while swallowing will not reach these areas as well. You are advised to gargle with salt water every few hours when you have a sorethroat after swimming until there is relief.
If you are taking any type of medication for your throat, do not drink cold water as this may cause the medicine to become less effective.
A sore throat is the way that your body tells you to take care of yourself. Your health should always come first, and you should probably not push yourself too hard with your exercise. If you’re a beginner in swimming, there are 10 simple goals to aim for without putting your body under a lot of pressure.
Final thought
In most cases, a sore throat after swimming can be treated with salt water gargle and a good night sleep. It is also important to drink plenty of water and rest. If the pain persists for more than 48 hours or if there’s fever along with swollen tonsils then see your doctor as this may be an indication that streptococcus bacteria might have invaded in sensitive parts inside mouth which can cause death risk!