2006-08-25 10:33:31 · 11 answers · asked by Galaxy36 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Generally, sore throats must run their course (Exception: Strep throat will be addressed below). Salt water gargles, hard candies, sprays (for example, Chloraseptic) and lozenges can provide temporary pain relief. (Caution: Lozenges and hard candy are a choking hazard for children. Avoid their use in young children.) A humidifier may be helpful in relieving symptoms, especially in sore throats caused by mouth breathing and dry air. Acetaminophen or ibuprofen may help control the pain.
For adults, if your nose is plugged, nasal sprays, such as AFRIN, may be used for 2-3 days to prevent mouth breathing. It is NOT a good idea to use these products for more than a couple of days; you may become dependent on them. Other decongestant products, such as Sudafed, may be helpful. If you have health problems such as heart disease or high blood pressure, contact your health care professional before using these products.
2006-08-25 10:37:45 · answer #1 · answered by Bear Naked 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. Gargle with warm salt water a few times a day for 2 or 3 days.
2. Hot honey-lemon tea to soothe.
2006-08-25 10:37:17 · answer #2 · answered by marshacat80 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One package jello and the amount of hot water in the package should do the trick.
Prepare as it says to, but skip all of the cold water and ice--you'll have a hot, jello drink. It's just like a hot, slightly sweet flavored tea that tastes awesome. Pour it in a mug and wait until it's not hot enough to burn your tongue/throat (you are, after all, dissolving the Jello with boiling water)... then enjoy! Its the best, I think you'll like it (almost everyone does).
The gelatin, being liquid, will coat your throat a little and help things feel better. Hope it helps. ;]
2006-08-25 10:42:06 · answer #3 · answered by kae 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Gargle with 1 cup (8oz) of warm water and 1 tbsp of baking soda in it. Just take a big amount in your mouth, gargle and spit it out. Do it over and over until you've used the whole cup of water. Tastes awful but will make your throat feel better. :-)
2006-08-25 10:44:08 · answer #4 · answered by pro_vegas_voice 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take two lemons, sqeeze out the juice...then add about 1-2 tablespoons of honey. mix and eat/drink slowly...
take a banana and cut a slit along side of the peel. put it i the microwave for 21 seconds. take it out, and open the slip a little more then fill with about 2 tablespoons of honey. leave it in the peel, and eat with spoon.
2006-08-25 10:39:23 · answer #5 · answered by sugar4sandy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honey & lemon in hot water.
2006-08-25 10:38:54 · answer #6 · answered by Josie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probebly swallowing a few Brillo pads should do it.
2006-08-25 10:39:11 · answer #7 · answered by Up your Maslow 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Salt & water
Tea & honey
2006-08-25 10:38:47 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
gargle with warm salty water.
2006-08-25 11:08:45 · answer #9 · answered by Rich B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hot toddies wok for me
2006-08-25 10:38:19 · answer #10 · answered by salsagal41 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋