i just woke up this morning with a swollen gland
it hurts when i swallow--im taking a trip on monday
anybody suggest any medicine or home remedies?
besides resting
thanks!
2007-02-14 02:50:06 · 8 answers · asked by carly m 2 in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
Most sore throats are soon over. In the meantime, the following remedies may help:
Drink warm liquids. Honey or lemon tea is a time-tested remedy.
Gargle several times a day with warm salt water. (1/2 tsp of salt in 1 cup water.)
Cold liquids or popsicles help some sore throats.
Sucking on hard candies or throat lozenges can be very soothing, because it increases saliva production. This is often as effective as more expensive remedies, but should not be used in young children because of the choking risk.
Use a cool-mist vaporizer or humidifier to moisten and sooth a dry and painful throat.
Try over-the-counter pain medications, such as acetaminophen. DO NOT give aspirin to children.
Antibiotics are usually NOT wise in the absence of a positive strep test or throat culture.
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Call your provider if there is:
Severe difficulty swallowing or breathing
Excessive drooling in a young child
A fever, especially 101°F or greater
Tender or swollen lymph glands in the neck
Pus in the back of the throat
A red rash that feels rough, and increased redness in the skin folds
2007-02-14 04:22:00 · answer #1 · answered by redhot_001 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can try taking a zinc supplement like Cold-Eez. Take some Tylenol for the pain and inflammation. Drink some OJ. Rest as much as you can...your body repairs itself when you are sleeping. You can try taking some Nyquil before bed tonight so you can get a good nights sleep. Stay out of the cold. If you do smoke...don't. That's all I got for now.... Hope ya feel better.
2007-02-14 11:01:57 · answer #2 · answered by cutesy76 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Drink some echinacea tea it can be found at most grocery stores it will qive your immune system a boost and hopefully get it knocked out of your system by monday...that and lots of vitamin C tablets.
2007-02-14 10:57:54 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A warm salt-water solution disinfects and numbs the throat.
2007-02-14 10:58:37 · answer #4 · answered by LifeObserver 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
salt water gargles usually help. Throat drops or Choraseptic spray may as well.
2007-02-14 10:57:26 · answer #5 · answered by Troy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sleep with a humidifier running in your bedroom.
Eat & take some Motrin.
2007-02-14 12:18:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take "Gulcan" available in any Indian store.
2007-02-14 15:12:16 · answer #7 · answered by SKG R 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well for me, i eat something cold...it soothes my throat...
2007-02-14 10:58:42 · answer #8 · answered by warmachine8787 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋