things you would find in a kitchen, i mean.
every time i swallow it feels dry and irritated and has a sharp pain.
does honey and lemon tea work, or peppermint tea? will gargling salt water work?
thanks!!
2007-02-12 21:18:56 · 12 answers · asked by skigrrl66 3 in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
If you are having trouble swallowing, try dissolving two aspirin (non coated because its faster) in a half teaspoon of water and gargling and then spitting it out. The relief does not last long but it will give you enough time to ingest some liquid or food.
2007-02-12 21:46:49 · answer #1 · answered by hebb 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes gargling salt water and drinking lemon tea works. But if your sore throat lasts for 4+ days then see a doctor.
2007-02-12 21:23:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sadly you'll just have to allow the sore throat to heal on it's own, but a good way to manage the pain is clove tea. Just put some cloves in a pot of boiling water (with cinnamon, mint, or whatever spices/herbs you want) and boil for about 10 minutes. Then strain and add some honey. The cloves help numb your throat, temporarily ridding the pain as you drink it. I do it all the time when I have sore throats and it works wonders! :)
2016-05-24 04:41:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 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
2007-02-14 22:14:02 · answer #4 · answered by Karunya 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I take in an overdose of vitamin C from citrus like lemon and oranges. Also, green tea has antioxidants that can help. White tea would probably have the most but it's more difficult to find.
2007-02-12 21:24:05 · answer #5 · answered by Ting 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Drink a lot of warm water or beverages & gargle with salt-water at least 3 to 4 times...It works...Diluted honey (with water)also is useful...Dont expose your throat....keep it wrapped. Do plain water steam inhalation..All the best...
2007-02-12 21:31:15 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try Zinc Lozenges that you can buy at all health stores. Dissolve one or two and your throat will feel better but you won't be able to taste anything for a couple of hours.
2007-02-16 07:12:16 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know honey works especially Manuka honey with UMF18+. It has got antibacterial properties. It does not mean UMF higher is better and also more expensive. According to research Manuka Honey with UMF18+ is sufficient. You can email me at llazybbones@yahoo.com.sg if you are interested to know more.
2007-02-13 00:40:34 · answer #8 · answered by llazybbones 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they will all work to sooth an irritated throat...take a teaspoon of honey with some lemon and drink lots of water....but if you have an infection, you will need medicine....good luck
2007-02-12 21:24:25 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
half a cup of honey and squeeze a lemon on it , and swallow it at one time, it may not taste very good but it has a great effect :)
2007-02-13 01:09:30 · answer #10 · answered by Sarra 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋