my husband and i both have caught this flu type virus going around the area where we live - he was at his worse yesterday and i spent most of today in bed - not like me i can tell you.
our temperatures and the shivers etc are going away but what is the best thing to use for a sore throat. we both can hardly swallow. have bought lozenges from the chemist and have been eating icecream - easy to swallow. the lozenges are hardly doing anything and i cannot gargle aspirin - have tried and nearly threw up. any advice most welcome. thanks
2006-12-30 09:49:52 · 24 answers · asked by julesjayjay 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
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
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2015-09-24 18:56:03 · answer #2 · answered by Kym 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not a doctor, but if I have a classic sore throat coming on, like one associated with the onset of a winter cold, I usually gargle with warm salt water, and/or eat lemons with salt. It may not cure one, but it usually helps mine not be so severe.....unless, of course, the throat is infected with something like strep. i also keep the lozenges and jolly ranchers going inbetween gargles or lemons! nothing hurts my sore throats worse than letting the throal get dry!! oh yeh, sometimes i'll gargle and drink OJ. not too much, though.
2016-05-22 21:58:21 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gargling with warm salt water a few times a day works wonders on a sore throat. I would also recommend plenty of fluids and take some Vitamin C. Vitamin C helps your body's own immune system combat viruses.
2006-12-30 09:59:20 · answer #4 · answered by utuseclocal483 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This has always helped with my family. Gargle, (but don't swallow), 1/2 Listerine mouthwash with 1/2 hydrogen peroxide.
2006-12-30 10:11:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Actually I had a sore throat and was hoarse and just like the salt in the soup a drink some salt water, and the next day I wasn't hoarse and I didn't have a sore throat.
2006-12-30 09:54:17 · answer #6 · answered by gettysdeemer 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Salt water gargles. And I swear by Fishermans Friends! Always cures my throat.
2006-12-30 09:53:08 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
gargle lukewarm seasalt water
2 cups of water 1 spoon of seasalt
if after 3 days the throat does not get better go see the doctor
eat little drink much water
2006-12-30 09:52:36 · answer #8 · answered by franslaimbock 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
This might sound a bit silly but it works wonders, I promise. Take some Tixylix, it's a baby medicine, I know, but it really really helps a sore throat, no matter how old you are. Hope you are both well soon. xx
2006-12-30 09:54:17 · answer #9 · answered by ~Grace~ 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ah we are all suffering in my state from the same bug. Try gargling with warm salt water (just use regular table salt). It has always helped me.
2006-12-30 10:06:01 · answer #10 · answered by A M 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋