i have had a sore throat for about 3 years , even if i drink 4 litres of water it still stays dry . Is there anything that would make it feel better ?
2007-01-24 01:52:46 · 15 answers · asked by Me 7 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Gargle with salt water. It alleviates the pain.
Use a humidifier or boil water where you live and work -- the steam helps hydrate your voice.
Continue to drink liquids that don't dehydrate your voice (not soda or caffeinated beverages). Water with lemon is great, herbal tea with honey and lemon is a classic.
Try to avoid alcohol - it dries your voice out.
Protect your throat with a scarf and bundle up in bad weather -- you need to protect your throat from the elements.
NEVER yell. Rest your voice whenever you can.
If you haven't already done so, maybe it would be time to see a doctor about this if it's been a chronic problem for 3 years.
It might be due to overuse or general dehydration, but maybe something else is going on that could be serious.
2007-01-24 02:07:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
You should definitely go to a doctor for that, but until then, you can try drinking warm water with lemon juice and honey. It helps coughs and sore throats.
2007-01-24 10:02:25 · answer #2 · answered by gypsyiiiis 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sore throat is usually due to a viral infection. Gargling with warm salty water or mouthwash can reduce the pain and inconvenience. More details and home remedies available at http://ailments.in/sorethroat.html
2007-01-24 18:51:42 · answer #3 · answered by Karunya 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
We all gargle with TCP (don't swallow) and then swallow a teaspoonful of runny honey (you really need the honey to get rid of the TCP taste).
It really soothes a sore throat!
2007-01-24 09:58:42 · answer #4 · answered by slowpokesrool 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Gargle with warm salt water and then eat a bowl of warm oatmeal. Your throat should feel better.
2007-01-24 09:56:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
my favorite thing for a sore throat is tea, honey lemons and halls cough drops.
2007-01-24 09:56:43 · answer #6 · answered by pegasis 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
3 years?! I would ask your doctor about chronic illnesses you may have. No one's throat should be sore for three years.
2007-01-24 09:56:57 · answer #7 · answered by lynnabugg 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Go see a doctor if this has been going on for 3 yrs.
2007-01-24 09:58:15 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
warm Dr. pepper and lemon/lime juice
gargle with salt water
drink honey
chloraseptic (spelling?) spray
cough drops
orange juice
2007-01-24 10:02:02 · answer #9 · answered by colera667 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Salty water or anything that is a salty liquid. Once in the morning and once before you go to bed.
2007-01-24 09:57:00 · answer #10 · answered by Doofus B 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋