Can somebody suggest a good home remedy for sore throat?

Question

I believe that I caught a really bad flu from my classmates - they've all been sick lately. Anyway, I started off with only a little bit of coughing and runny nose, now my lymph gland is frigging swollen and I've loss my voice when I woke up this morning. I'm not on health insurance at this moment so I'd love to try out some useful home remedies before spending my $$$ on the doctor. Can somebody give me some help?


Thanks :)

Answer 1

Try some tea (perhaps green tea) with some honey. Also try the throat sprays (chloroseptic)...if you get the spray into the right spot, it works wonders.

Answer 2

First you should make sure your bod gets lots of rest. I just read in one of my magazines how to "Heal thyself"
For the stuffy nose is suggests drinking 1 tsp of freshly grated horseradish mixed with 1/4 cup of lemon juice. It works because horseradish produces quick mucus realease, and lemon juice helps it go down easier.
For a sor throat, mix 1/4 cup of vinegar and 1/4 cup of honey
One tbs of this mixture taken six times a day will soothe your throat
The honey fights infection and coats the throat, relieving irritation, while the vinegar kills bacteria!
For mino congestion, an old fashioned bowl of chicken soup helps! It has been proven that chicken soup actually reduces phlegm by inhibiting the production of certain types of white blood cells.
Let me know if this helps you feel any better. When wiping that runny nose, use soft tissues, otherwise your nose will get so sore! I always take DayQuill or NightQuill for my colds and drink lots of tea!

Answer 3

Gargle with warm salt water.
chloroseptic spray will numb your throat.
Flu medicine, that has pain med mixed with it will help, like Tylenol flu medicine.
If your lymph nodes are swollen, you should call your Dr, and get an antibiotic, you could have tonsillitis/ bronchitis/ mono/ sinus infection. You probably lost your voice due to drainage running down the back of your throat.
Check your temp, report to the Dr if it is outside of 95.0 to 101.0.
Drink at least a gallon of fluid a day, it can be juice/ water/ Popsicles/ jello/ broth.
A Harvard study proved that chicken soup really does help fight a cold and infection.
Maintain good nutritional intake, such as eating protein/ fruits/ vegetables.
Get alot of rest. Let your body try to heal itself.

Answer 4

I still think the old salt water gargle is still the best to ease the pain and scratchiness. Get the water very warm, almost hot, and put a couple teaspoons of salt in it.

Also, since you can't gargle constantly, I drink cups of hot water with honey and lemon all day. Downside: you have to visit the potty a lot.

And of course, pain killers like Tylenol or Ibuprofen help. I think people forget that they work for throats, too !

Hope you feel better !

Answer 5

a million.For coating and soothing aggravated or contaminated mucous membranes upload a million tablespoon of dried slippery elm according to cup of warm water. even nonetheless, blend a million tablespoon of liquid extract in 8 oz. of warm water and drink as much as 3 cups on a daily basis. Slippery elm lozenges are additionally accessible. 2.The previous adage of eating a great style of fluids, proscribing nutrition intake and getting a great style of relax generally helps the immune gadget triumph over a sore throat. 3.keep away from pretty spiced ingredients or acidic ingredients including orange juice. 4. Zinc lozenges have been stumbled directly to be powerful whilst regionally utilized to an contaminated throat. decrease dosages of zinc (10mg) with extra prevalent application are superb, and would help keep away from any nausea which will result from bigger doses. 5. preventive degree - Gargling with very heat salt water hourly can ease the discomfort and shrink the dimensions of a sore throat. in specific circumstances it works so nicely that folk overlook to proceed gargling after the 1st couple of situations and the sore throat returns. Use a minimum of a million/2 teaspoon salt according to cup of water. The water would desire to be no warmer than your immersed finger is able to tolerate.

Answer 6

Mix 1 part apple cider vinegar to 2 parts water, warm it up but not hot. Gargle with it twice daily. If your ears are itchy or sore put a couple drops in each ear.
Take garlic pills or eat it raw.
Stay off dairy and sugar until you are better.
I also take Vit. C, Echinacea, Zinc, and Goldenseal.
And drink lots of water or hot tea with honey will soothe your throat, buy pure raw honey.

Answer 7

For the sore throat- Gargle with warm(not hot) salt water. Use regular table salt, dissolve in water, and voila- gargle it for as long as you can stand- repeat at least 3 times a day. The salt will help get rid of the infection, and the warm water will make it absorb better.. Good Luck and get well soon!!

Answer 8

Take LOTS of vitamins. Vitamin C and other vitamins are best. I take six a day when I get sick. Also, drink hot things like hot chocolate. The gargling with salt water thing doesn't work with me. It just burns my throat. The honey and lemon juice kinda works, but it's pretty nasty to taste.

Answer 9

Warm salt water gargles. Taste nasty, but help. If you start noticing white spots on the back of your throat, or are not getting better, go to your county health department to see a doctor. It is cheap and generally they can help with the cost of prescriptions.

Answer 10

Make tea and add a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar.
2 things you need to know - it tastes very bad, and it can corrode your teeth. Using a straw to drink will help with both. Just position the straw at the back of your mouth.
You can also try chamomile tea with honey (no vinegar).
Wrap yourself in blankets and wear socks and booties... get warm, very warm. This way, you'll sweat it out.

Answer 11

there is an exceptional over the counter suppliment called Airborne ... it is like a Vitamin C and Zinc Alka Seltzer. it will help reduce the time of the sore throat.

some will say gargeling with warm salt water (a teaspoon or 2 of salt) into a warm glass of water (heated slightly) or even tea with honey ...