ok i have a really bad cold, maybe even flu with a cough, stuffy nose, and sore throat. at night i dont know why but i like knaw o nthe left and right sides of the insides of my mouth when im sick like this, and it really hurts during the day. It's all swollen and stuff on both sides and kinda lumpy. What can I do to stop? What can I do to relieve the pain?
2006-12-27 13:04:52 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
The quickest thing would be to get an athletic mouthguard. I never used one myself, but they should be able to help you at the drugstore. I think you have to boil them to soften, and shape to fit your mouth. Anbesol is good for the pain.
2006-12-27 13:14:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best way to reduce the discomfort of sore throat is to take pain meds like Tylenol or Advil (acetominofen or Ibuprofen).
Warm beverages and soups are also soothing to the throat.
Gargling with warm salt water is effective at soothing and also for helping to reduce the viral infection. Good oral hygiene when you are sick is also good -- brushing your teeth and using antiseptic mouthwash (like Listerine brand) are helpful to reduce the level of viruses in your mouth.
There are also tons of products such as throat lozenges and throat sprays that are soothing. For lozenges, I have found that the most effective active ingredient is:
hexylresorcinol
But there are not very many products that have it. Instead you will probably be able to find products containing other active ingredients.
The brand Cepacol is generally the most effective lozenges available (in the USA). Here is their website:
http://www.cepacol.com/pharmacist.asp
2006-12-30 21:16:36 · answer #2 · answered by barefootboy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One thing that is guarenteed to work with irritation like that in the mouth is Kenalog Dental paste. It's like a cream, you rub it on the inside of your cheek before going to bed. It's going to stick and stay there all night. It's not too bad, and well worth it. It is prescription only though, tell your doctor about it.
2006-12-27 21:20:57 · answer #3 · answered by sz z 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are probably sleeping with your mouth open so you can breath and chomping down in your sleep to moisten the inside of your mouth.
2006-12-27 21:11:01 · answer #4 · answered by MimC 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, you could stop chomping you cheeks to dtart with and also, adon't eat/drink any acidic stuff. It'll just hurt more. I hope that's what you wanted! (PS, I used to do it too!) Feel free to email me!
2006-12-27 21:17:22 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋