Tonsillitis

Hepar sulph is useful for Sore throats and tonsillitis.
Especially sore throats which cause ear pain when swallowing or where the throat feels as if something is sticking in it.
If you also lose your voice or become hoarse this remedy is for you.
Colds with an itchy throat that go on to become sore throats with swollen glands can benefit from Hepar sulph.

Pulsatilla is another remedy which is useful for tonsillitis.
It is especially good for children who suffer frequently from swollen glands and tonsillitis.
If they are weepy - emotional - clingy and need a lot of reassurance this remedy can help.

Lachesis is also useful for sore throats and swollen glands.
Choose this remedy if it is worse on the left side of the throat and the throat feels closed.
If the glands are so swollen that you can't breathe properly or if your throat is so sensitive that you cannot bear anything near it, or round it - this may be the remedy for you.

If you have a tonsillitis try gargling with salt every few hours.
Salt has antiseptic properties and can kill germs.
If your throat feels raw, sore and itchy - soothe it by sipping warm water with lemon juice and honey in it.
Lemons are a great source of Vit C which helps you fight off germs and honey will coat and soothe your throat.

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