A Swedish study has just added a new symptom of Covid-19 to the list of those that can be developed with the Omicron variant.
In addition to loss of taste and smell, headaches and coughs, covid has caused various symptoms in some people: swelling of the feet, intestinal disorders, back pain. A recent Swedish study has just added another symptom to the list of those that can appear when one contracts, in particular the Omicron variant.
More troublesome than anything else, it is acute odynophagia. Behind this frightening and complicated name actually hides pains in the esophagus which reach their peak when swallowing. An obvious consequence when our throat is dry and a cough bothers us. If you ever develop several of these symptoms, it is better to get tested. However, if your throat is only itchy for a few minutes, don’t panic just yet and wait to see how it progresses. If in doubt, go directly to a pharmacy or your doctor so that your anxiety is resolved.
How to ease throat pain?
If your sore throat persists, you can follow these few natural remedies – herbal teas, honey, warm milk, inhalations with essential oils. They will not cure the disease but will reduce the pain effectively. The most important thing is to avoid fatty and sugary foods that will irritate the entire digestive system (from the throat to the intestines). Also, it is important to stay well hydrated. And of course, if you are positive for Covid-19, isolate yourself and take care of yourself.