What are the best cough drop/lozenge or any other remedy for coughing and sore throat?

Question

Help! I have lost my voice and I have a horrible cough that hurts. My throat isn't terribly sore but my chest is. I would like some kind of lozenge to help my voice and possibly stop me from coughing. I don't react well to most over the counter medicines and cough syrup...they usually either put me to sleep (even the non drowsy kind) or they just don't work. I would really like some suggestions on home cough remedies and lozenges to help me feel better.


I hate being sick!!!!! I just don't have time for it!

I have a cold

I can't use strepsils....I live in the U.S., they are only available in the UK...thanks though

Answer 1

What's really good is just hard candies, like peppermints or lemon drops. For lozenges, choose one with menthol or honey-lemon. You should be steaming yourself, too. In a warm shower, then with a coolmist humidifier as you sleep.

Answer 2

U seem 2 b in problem like mine U should try strepsils it works better than any other lozenges which just give u temporary relief Try it, u will feel nice and have lots of chicken soup as much as u can with ground black pepper in it. It will cure the congestion in ur chest

Answer 3

u seem to b suffering from lack of iron and vitamin C in your blood. try gargling your mouth with some warm water adding half a teaspoon salt into it. also try steam breathing from a bowl of boiling water with your head covered. OTC medicines can provide only temporary relief. you really have to get physically active and control your diet to prevent this ailment.

Answer 4

To help with your cough and throat, have a spoon full of honey.

Answer 5

honey lemon halls !!