Is pharyngitis contagious

Condition analysis:
Pharyngitis is a contagious disease; the common organism to cause pharyngitis is streptococcus bacteria and H. influenza virus. The spread is through contact with mucus, nasal discharge and saliva of the infected person. The mode of spread is when a person sneezes, coughs or shares common articles and utensils such as drinking glasses, brush, handkerchiefs and towels etc.

Pharyngitis can occur at any age and both the sexes are equally vulnerable, children are more prone to pharyngitis as their immune system is not well developed compared to adults. Pharyngitis can be acute or chronic.

Instructions:
Home Remedies From the Cupboard
1. Salt.
A saltwater gargle helps heal infected and inflamed vocal cords and sore throats. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt to 1 cup warm water and gargle several times a day as needed. Be careful to use the correct amount of salt. Gargling with a solution as salty as the sea will only increase the irritation.

2. Vinegar.
Viruses and bacteria dread an acidic environment, so why not make your mouth one big, albeit weak, acid bath? Gargling with vinegar, a weak acid, can help wipe out many infectious organisms. Pour equal amounts of vinegar and water into a cup, mix, and gargle two to four times a day. You can also gargle with straight vinegar, but some people find it too strong, especially at first.