The doctor appreciated the way to treat the throat with ice cream

Otolaryngologist Polina Vashkevich told whether it is possible to treat a sore throat with ice cream.

In an interview with Radio 1 on Friday, August 1, she stressed that it is possible to use ice cream for sore throats. The expert explained that cold is really able to temporarily reduce pain, alleviate the patient's condition and slightly relieve swelling of the inflamed mucosa. At the same time, according to her, it is equally important that the cold brings positive emotions.

She added that after the removal of tonsils and adenoids, patients are often offered ice cream, as it helps to alleviate the condition.

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On July 29, nutritionist and endocrinologist Natalia Lazurenko said that sorbet is the safest type of ice cream for the figure. She reminded that ice cream is a dessert, not a substitute for a full meal.

On July 28, Vashkevich told how to quickly relieve a sore throat in the summer. According to the doctor, to relieve symptoms, you can start by taking warm drinks such as tea or fruit drinks. Melted ice cream can relieve a sore throat, as the cold reduces the sensitivity of nerve endings, RT notes.

On July 15, therapist, nephrologist Alina Kukhtina in an interview with the website kp.ru She said that ice cream helps to relieve a sore throat. According to her, ice cream can help after removing teeth or tonsils, but the specialist warned against excessive consumption. For sore throats caused by certain viruses, such as herpesvirus, enteroviruses, Coxsackie viruses, or echoviruses, ice cream helps reduce inflammation and relieve pain. 360.ru . The doctor reminded me that ice cream can only be eaten in moderation and after consulting with a doctor — if it has contraindications, it can be harmful.

Earlier, otolaryngologist Vladimir Zaitsev warned that frequent sore throats can be a sign of a dangerous disease. According to him, most often it is acute pharyngitis caused by a cold, climate or reduced immunity. The doctor explained that the inflammation can spread from the nose to the throat and affect the glands, Moscow 24 notes.

Zaitsev noted that the method of treating sore throats with ice cream is not suitable for everyone. The expert noted that cold food causes vasospasm and pharyngeal mucosa, which can protect against inflammation. However, if the inflammation has already begun, hypothermia is more likely to harm than help, NSN notes.

Before that, nutritionist Natalia Pugacheva, in an interview with the Moscow city News agency, recommended eating ice cream in small portions to harden the throat.

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