What's a good remedy for sore throat?

Answer 1

85% of all sore throats are viral. The remaining 15% which are bacterial benefit little statistically from antibiotics, on average settling only 24 hours earlier if they are used, but giving a risk of side effects.

I often use the abbreviation PDS to cover conditions like this, Paracetamol, Drinks and Sympathy! Some of the throat spays like Chlorseptic and Diflamm calm the inflammation down a bit and in my view cool drinks, ice lollies and ice cream are more soothing than hot drinks.

Aspirin and aspirin gargles are often mentioned, they are both probably to be avoided, swallowed aspirin give a gastro-intestinal bleeding risk which is not acceptable, and gargling with it actually increases throat irritation.

Answer 2

This is an old nursing remedy...Mix equal parts of warm salt water, hydrogen peroxide, and an antibacterial mouthwash. Gargle with that mixture every 3-4 hours.

Answer 3

gargle 1 aspirin with water twice a day stop the soreness

Answer 4

The best remedy i've found, is a trip to the doctors for some tablets.

Answer 5

Cloraseptic spray eill numb it. You just spray it in the back of your throat. You can find it anywhere, like a grocerie store, or right aid/ walgreens...

Answer 6

I have found that crushed (crush it with the back of a tea spoon) panadol or crushed asprin mixed with a tea spoon of honey works wonders, hope you feel better soon, Yvette

Answer 7

crushed a small slice of ginger and put it in your mouth.change it every 4-5 hrs. Its effective.

Answer 8

Tea with honey, or just get a pack of halls.

Answer 9

Drink plenty of water and gargle with soluble disprin.

Answer 10

Fresh lemon juice, honey and warm water - you will be chatty again soon enough