Causes of Sore Throat While Traveling

Sore throat is a common disease experienced by many people in any season. Especially in the transitional season like now. In addition to the transitional season, you can also get a sore throat when traveling long distances. This is certainly very annoying and makes your trip less enjoyable.

There are several causes of sore throat when traveling, such as the following:

1. Environmental Changes When traveling long distances, especially if you come from an area with a different climate, drastic changes in environmental conditions such as temperature, humidity, or air pollution can affect throat health.
2. Dehydration Long trips often make the body dehydrated, especially if you don’t drink enough water during the trip. Low humidity on the plane or bus, as well as hot weather in the places you visit, can worsen dehydration.
3. Exposure to Irritants Long trips can involve long-term exposure to irritants such as air pollution, dust, or chemicals. This prolonged exposure can cause irritation to the throat.
4. Viral or Bacterial Infections Infectious diseases such as colds or flu can easily spread in crowded places such as airports, train stations, or hotels. Exposure to these viruses or bacteria can cause throat infections and sore throats.

Many people treat sore throats, such as taking sore throat medication, antibiotics, and lozenges. Sore throats can also be treated by consuming drinks containing propolis. Propolis is a substance produced by bees from tree sap, pollen, and their own enzymes. This substance has various health benefits that have been recognized since ancient times. Some of the benefits of propolis include being antibacterial and antimicrobial, boosting the immune system, anti-inflammatory, protecting against cancer, treating wounds and burns, antioxidants, and supporting oral health. Dr. Agus Tjandra, a team of experts from PT Meta Biolife Indonesia, one of the propolis producers, said that propolis can increase the body’s immunity 10x and protect the body from various diseases. With 100% original propolis content and containing higher flavonoids and polyphenols, it can be used to maintain overall health. “Not only during the trip, but also in everyday life. Especially for those with high mobility,” said Doctor Agus.

Source: Penyebab Sakit Tenggorokan saat Traveling