I know that I just have a cold, but normally I get stuck with the bad runny/stuffed up nose, not the really awful sore throat and cough. But now, I do have a really bad sore throat and I can bearly talk. Any suggestions on how to soothe it?
2007-02-24 05:57:11 · 8 answers · asked by shortchic070307 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Drink hot lemonade or gargle with warm salty water. You'll get your voice back in no time and it makes it feel better. I know it seems lame but its a home remedy that my mother taught me.
2007-02-24 06:01:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can gargle with warm salt water every couple hours. Put 1/4 tsp of salt in a cup of warm water. Between that time, though, sip on cold liquids and/or popsicles as constantly as you can. You can hardly talk because your throat and vocal cord area are swollen. Cold liquids will help take down the swelling. If you're not allergic to ibuprofen, take that to help with the swelling and inflammation. Or take some tylenol to help with the pain and swelling. If you're running a fever and your throat doesn't feel any better using those remedies, you may need a culture for strep. As it's the weekend, you may want to go to an Urgent Care clinic to have your throat checked out if there's a possibility it's strep.
Try to keep your bedroom humidified during the night. Either run a cool mist vaporizer, or place some pots of water near your heat vents to help moisturize the air and keep your mucous membranes moist.
2007-02-24 14:08:33 · answer #2 · 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
2007-02-24 21:43:09 · answer #3 · answered by Daphne 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take Luke warm water add two pinch of salt and gargle at least five to six times during a day,Use honey ,mix one tablespoon with the turmeric powder and eat.Avoid fried and hot items in food for five days.
2007-02-24 14:04:46 · answer #4 · answered by c-squre 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My mom always swore by a warm salt water gargle, I say get some chloraseptic spray. It numbs the throat long enough to be able to swallow some thera flu so you can get some sleep. Rest works wonders for everything.
2007-02-24 14:07:43 · answer #5 · answered by Sandi Beach 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gargle with warm salt water. Suck on lozenges, they make them for coughs and sore throats.
2007-02-24 14:00:59 · answer #6 · answered by fisherwoman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try gargling with warm water and vinegar. Sounds nasty but it works. One ounce of vinegar, four ounces of warm water and gargle.
2007-02-24 14:02:41 · answer #7 · answered by drumminshaggy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tea with honey in it.
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2007-02-24 14:04:36 · answer #8 · answered by sari 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋