i have developed a sore throat in two-ish hours. it went from nothing a couple hours ago.. to a tickle.. to really hurting right now, and my throat feels a bit swolen.. like the inside of my throat. any ideas?
2007-02-23 15:09:36 · 14 answers · asked by Barbara H 5 in Health ➔ Other - Health
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
2007-02-24 13:42:42 · answer #1 · answered by Daphne 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It might be strep or something like that, so if it doens't go away in 2 days or so, get it checked out. Until then, get some cough drops, Halls is good, since they taste good, and work good, and drink LOTS of water. Talk to a walgreens pharmacist and ask what they recommend for sore throat.
2007-02-23 15:19:54 · answer #2 · answered by Hmmm 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This would be a great time to start Zicam or suck on zinc lozenges. It sounds like you're getting a cold. Sip on cool liquids, take Vit C rich foods or fluids, keep yourself warm. Sleep with the head of the bed slightly elevated so your throat doesn't feel so swollen.
2007-02-23 15:13:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just mix 1/4 cup of vinegar with 1/4 cup of honey and take 1 Tablespoon six times a day. The vinegar kills the bacteria.
2007-02-23 15:15:10 · answer #4 · answered by Pebbles 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best thing to do would be to suck on an halls cough drop, take some cough syrup .. then if you still feel yucky and your throat is worse then to go to the doctor to get some antibiotics..?
2007-02-23 15:13:32 · answer #5 · answered by *kennychesneygirl_07* 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have warm tea with lemon and honey
DON'T drink any soda or milk
DON'T use ice, or eat/drink anything too cold
Gargle with salty water
Use lemon and honey cough drops
If it doesn't get better soon, you might need to see the doctor--as it could be strep throat or tonsilitis--which each require antibiotics.
2007-02-23 15:14:49 · answer #6 · answered by Holiday Magic 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Gargle with Listerine a few times a day. Get it as far back in your throat as you can without swallowing it. It will kill any lurking cooties that might be hanging around!
2007-02-23 15:14:22 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
get a asprin then crush in between two spoons and add a pinch of baking soda and fill the rest of the spoon with water then swallow it ((try to just get it straight down ur throat b/c it works better))
2007-02-24 05:29:30 · answer #8 · answered by KyLeE♥kOo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u got something from someone, i had that at the beach one year, i was miserable, u been drinking after anyone? use the sucrets they help numb throat or go to doc, they can make a mixture of things to numb it, good luck
2007-02-23 15:14:01 · answer #9 · answered by Jay B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well i have the same thing right now. wat i usually do is:
* drink sprite
* it may osund painful now, but drink orange juice. sooner or later it will provide minerals to cure sore damage after coughing and all that jazz
* keep your head elevated but still lay down.
*drink plenty of water
hope i helped you a little bit. good luck!
2007-02-23 15:19:28 · answer #10 · answered by dothemooshoo247 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋