Sore Throat =[?

Question

Does anyone have any remedies to help a sore throat, i really dont have time to go to the doctor because of classes so i was hoping there was something i could buy/ make to take at home

Answer 1

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...

Answer 2

I have the perfect answer to this question, trust me! I hate sore throats with a passion. The key is to get rid of it fast. The infection causing the soreness must go. The way to do that is to increase blood flow to your throat so that the infection will be carried away. How? Hot sauce, tabasco sauce, chili peppers, Mexican food. Douse everything with Picante sauce. Yes, it will hurt a little, but buck up!

You don't want to use those smarmy little anesthetic sprays. The pain relief only lasts a short while and the alcohol will dry out your throat, thus extending the time you have a sore throat.

If you are really tough, gargle with spoonful of chili powder in a glass of warm water. But DO eat that Mexican food. Just what the doctor ordered. :)

Answer 3

I'm a nurse. OTC sore throat medication, warm salt water goggles, Tylenol or ibuprofen, cold or warm foods that you can tolerate. If you don't feel better in a week, see a doctor. You will need an antibiotic to get rid of it, it could be strep.

Answer 4

Zinc lozenges - buy at drugstore. These soothe the throat and also help it heal.
Avoid milk - it slimes up the throat more and helps breed bacteria.
Hot water with a little lemon and honey.
Take the vitamins and drink plenty of fluids to help your body heal.

Answer 5

Hot tea, Salt water, mouthwash. They also sell sore throat spary at the stores that work well. If it gets worse you should go to the doctor to avoid strep or anything like that.

Answer 6

I had one of these once and this older lady (she must of been 100 I swear) gave me a peppermint drop. Told me to keep sucking this. From then on I just put a hard piece of candy in my mouth.
If it doesn't go away in time go get your throat checked out by a doctor.
Good luck

Answer 7

Drink warm fluids like salt water, water, and soup (don't drink tomato soup because it makes your throat sore). Also, try adding water, boiling some lemons and mixing it with a little honey. ^^ If those don't work, try on-the-counter medications.

Answer 8

I gargle mouth wash it kills germs and drink hot tea.