I have a scratchy throat, and want to get rid of it before it makes me more sick. What is your best way of treating this?
2006-10-06 04:38:05 · 14 answers · asked by adam0149 1 in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
2 shots of crappy whiskey, 1 tbsp of honey, 1 tsp of lemon juice. Works like a charm each time!
2006-10-06 04:40:58 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Best Medicine For Scratchy Throat
2016-12-26 12:11:39 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sore throats aren't usually a sign of serious illness, but knowing that doesn't make them any easier to bear. The best way to get rid of the scratchy, itchy, or dry feeling in your throat is to drink a steady stream of fluids. Water is most important, but soothing concoctions like honey cayenne tea, garlic broth and chamomile tea have beneficial ingredients that ease the pain and help the soreness fade more quickly. Throat spray and lozenges work well for pain relief, and steam treatments are a good way to treat the irritation and help you relax so you can get a good night's sleep. If you're ready to try anything to make the scratchiness go away, keep reading
2015-03-30 14:14:14 · answer #3 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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I have a scratchy throat, and want to get rid of it before it makes me more sick. What is your best way of treating this?
2015-08-05 22:20:56 · answer #4 · answered by Emlynn 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are some nice herbal teas--caffeine free --on the market that really help soothe throats. Look for the ones with slippery elm as the main ingredient. The one I am currently using is Throat Comfort Tea by Yogi teas, but I've also used Throat Coat.
2006-10-06 04:42:32 · answer #5 · answered by shukuken 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You might have allergies - the itching could be caused by drainage from your sinuses, especially if it's just "scratchy" and not sore. I use an inhalent for my allergies (Astelin), but it's a prescription. It works great, but I don't know if you're interested in medicine or a more natural remedy. Taking a hot, steamy shower (breathing in through your nose as much as possible) will help clear your sinuses.
2006-10-06 04:51:21 · answer #6 · answered by Elle_W 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Drink hot soothing tea with honey. Oh I use sauerkraut and jalapenos, but don't you do it. Ah what the hell, give it a try, see if you like it, see if it makes your throat all better.
Me, I need to find a way to get rid of a scratchy boat. I tried to sink it, but our town has a law against sinking boats and I got cited.
2006-10-06 04:45:43 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My momma used to make me gargle (don't swallow or you'll get sick) with warm salt water. Put about two teaspoons of salt in a glass of water and mix it up... then gargle until it is all gone. It tastes...well, salty... but it draws the infection out of your throat. Then, make sure your neck is covered up when you go outside and keep it warm... Anything with sugar (including honey) is actually going to "feed" the infection that is starting in your throat. Also stay away from milk products as they tend to make you all phlegmy... ick..and the natural sugar that is in milk is going to help the infection grow.
2006-10-06 05:43:14 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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Gargle with warm salty water every hour. The salt will help your throat to heal.
2016-04-07 10:52:15 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Zinc lozenges. Try gargling with warm salt water.
2006-10-06 04:41:10 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋