tonight is opening night for a play ive been working on for forever, and about 3 days ago, i came down with strep throat. i still sound horrible. like...a goat. i cant describe it. i need tips on making my throat sound better (even if it barely does). ive heard of the whole honey thing, and how that helps.... but does anyone know any other tips?
ive also been drinking tea with lemon and honey like crazy... cough drops..... im on so much medicine im surprised that im even functioning... anyway, yea. does anyone know any other home remedies?
thanks a lot... also, if you could hurry that would help... call time is at 5:30...
2007-02-08 10:44:10 · 6 answers · asked by kittylover61891 2 in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
You didn'tmention antibiotics and that is a necessity to get right of strep- call the doc and get them ASAP and aspirin so you can keep your fever down.....gargle with warm salt water- preferably sea salt....good luck to you.....get the antibiotics- they start helping within 2-3 hours. Make sure you drink plenty of water- room temperature while on the antibiotics-- room temperature will keep it from burning your throat.
2007-02-08 10:48:52 · answer #1 · answered by mac 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It sucks, but you probably need to punt for tonight and have an understudy perform. Your voice probably isn't going to be up for it no matter what you do, and you'll probably hurt your voice more and miss other performances later because of it.
As far as home remedies, anything that you drink fluid-wise helps. I like hot Tang mixed with tea for sore throats. Gargling with salt water can help too.
Hope you feel better soon.
2007-02-08 18:51:01 · answer #2 · answered by ambr123 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sore throat is usually due to a viral infection. Gargling with warm salty water or mouthwash can reduce the pain and inconvenience. You can find some good home remedies at http://ailments.in/sorethroat.html
2007-02-09 08:40:52 · answer #3 · answered by Karunya 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
gargle with apple cider vinegar..also
If your sore throat is due to an infection, chew a small piece of osha root (Ligusticum porteri) and/or gargle with an infusion of sage or licorice. For a sore throat due to smoke or pollution irritation, gargle with an infusion of lavender or hyssop. Other useful herbs include echinacea, garlic, ginger, goldenseal, and slippery elm.
2007-02-08 21:11:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Antibiotics are the only way to get rid of strep!
If you let it go it can damage you heart and kidneys.
2007-02-08 19:31:56 · answer #5 · answered by luckylyndy2 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Orange juice always helps me.
2007-02-08 18:49:34 · answer #6 · answered by Butch Cassidy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋