How to make a sore throat better?

Question

It's the kind that seems more like a dry patch on my throat. It hurts when I swallow and I haven't drank some water or something in a while. Like when I get up in the morning it is at its worst. I have the throat spray which sometimes helps for a little while. I just bought a humidifier. Anything else anyone suggests?

Answer 1

Here are a few tips to make a sore throat go away even quicker.
Instructions

STEP 1: Consider the cause: a bug that's going around the office, enthusiastic cheering, or perhaps something more serious, such as strep throat. There are instant strep throat test strips that can tell you in less than 30 minutes if you have strep throat. Be aware, though, that these strips sometimes deliver false negatives.

STEP 2: Take an analgesic to reduce inflammation'aspirin, acetaminophen or ibuprofen for an adult, or acetaminophen or ibuprofen for children'as recommended by your doctor.

STEP 3: Suck on throat lozenges if you are an adult'especially those containing menthol, benzocaine or phenol, which numb the throat. Zinc lozenges may also be helpful. Children should suck on cough drops or hard candy.

STEP 4: Gargle with mint mouthwash or salt water.

STEP 5: Spray a throat spray containing numbing agents into the back of your throat, if you are an adult.

STEP 6: Brush your tongue. Sometimes, removing the buildup on your tongue can lessen the soreness in your throat.

STEP 7: Rinse your toothbrush in mouthwash between brushings to kill bacteria.

STEP 8: Drink ice-cold beverages. Try filling a glass half-full of crushed ice; then pour fruit juice over the ice. Let it sit for 10 minutes, insert a straw and suck slowly, letting the juice rest a minute on the back of your throat.

STEP 9: Add moisture to your environment with a humidifier or vaporizer, or sit in a steamy shower or bath.

STEP 10: Eat soft or liquid foods, especially sherbets and chicken broth.

STEP 11: Avoid cigarette smoke and other airborne irritants.

Answer 2

This may sound a bit crazy, but when my throat is really hurting, I swallow a teaspoon of honey. It coats the back of the throat and stops the stinging for a little bit.

You do need to drink some water though, just in case its being caused by dehydration.

Answer 3

The warm salt water is good. Also, try ginger tea-take a piece of fresh ginger the size of your thumb, mash it a little,put in 2cups cold water,bring to a boil. Boil it down to 1-1 1/2 cups so it's really strong, sweeten with honey and drink it as hot as you can stand.

Answer 4

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

Answer 5

The reason your throat is sore in the morning is because mucus builds up in your throat and isn't cleared all night so you should totally gargle your mouth with warm salt water in your throat.

also get some musinex and menthol cough drops.

Get well soon!!

Answer 6

1.Clean your throat with luke warm salty water before going to bed and at the rise as well.
2.Stop eating tomato and items prepared with it like sause.
3.Dont consume market food they generally add vinegar to bring taste and thats enemy to your throat.
4.If problem is more severe show to ear nose throat specialist(ENT DOCTOR).He will advise some antibiotic for relief and will also suggest long term measures.
5.Check what you are eating and drinking may be some thing is wrong with it.Critically examine and take action.

Answer 7

Try gargling with warm water with a teaspoon of salt in it. You can do this once an hour if needed. Tea with honey and lemon is soothing, too, if you like it.

Answer 8

Hot water with honey and lemon. Works like a charm.

Answer 9

You will need to take a lot of vitamin C. Drink hot tea w/ honey and fresh real, LEMON.
cough drops
vitamin C tablets!
Orange Juice!

Answer 10

Warm milk and salt water will definetly help. Take a warm shower and the water and steam will help also!