•Health expert Dr. Priya Verma warns against ignoring persistent sore throat and cough, especially during changing weather, as it could signal allergies, infections, or digestive issues.
•Common causes include allergies, recurrent colds, sinus infections, acidity, weak immunity, air pollution, dust, smoking, and prolonged AC exposure.
•Effective remedies involve staying hydrated, drinking warm liquids like ginger-tulsi tea, avoiding cold/spicy foods, gargling with warm salt water, and consuming honey with black pepper or turmeric milk.
•Steam inhalation with ajwain or eucalyptus oil helps clear congestion; maintaining home cleanliness and using masks for allergies are also recommended.
•Seek immediate medical consultation from an ENT or pulmonologist if symptoms persist over a month, or if accompanied by fever, breathing difficulty, voice changes, or unexplained weight loss.
