does drinking hot liquids really make a sore throat better?

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does drinking hot liquids really make a sore throat better?

WHen you have a sore throat, does drinkiing simply warm water actually help heal it....and warm tea?

2006-12-01 06:02:51 · 3 answers · asked by princesspie 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health

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No. It's just to soothe the sore throat. However, good hydration will help your immune system to fight the infection more effectively.

2006-12-01 06:05:52 · answer #1 · answered by Amuse Bouche 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋

well like the man said it sooths it thus making it feel good for the time being but alot of orange juice has been known to prevent sore throats 9 times outta 10

2006-12-01 14:08:50 · answer #2 · answered by dapakman 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋

yes it will sooth it. just dont drink anything cold. that will just make it worse

2006-12-01 14:17:12 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋