2007-01-05 04:39:07 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
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...
2007-01-06 16:10:26 · answer #1 · answered by barefootboy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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. :)
2007-01-05 12:41:55 · answer #2 · answered by Idle Chitchat 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honey helps. Drinking hot tea as hot as you can stand it (but don't burn yourself). Gargling with salt water. You may just have to let it run its course or try an over-the-counter medicine. Don't be afraid to ask the pharmacist at the drug store to recommend a medicine. They know what people buy. Feel better! :)
2007-01-05 12:42:00 · answer #3 · answered by searching_please 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gargle warm salt water
2007-01-05 14:35:45 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
gargle warm salt water...no, it doesnt taste good, but it works. also, drink green tea with lemon and honey, or just eat a spoon full of honey, that helps as well. good luck!
2007-01-05 12:47:11 · answer #5 · answered by kimberbee 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hot lemon aid. It doesn't sound good but it is. It will make your throat quit hurting right away.
2007-01-06 03:37:07 · answer #6 · answered by Susan S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i was told to gargle salt water. that was so nasty. i usually just stick with warm drinks, like tea
2007-01-05 12:41:41 · answer #7 · answered by HappySoul 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋