If I gargle alcohol (brandy, vodka, tequila...)...will it kill the bacterias causing my sore throat?

Question

I have a sore throat now...and I'd like to know if I gargle alcohol would help to kill the bacterias or whatever is hurting me

Answer 1

yes it does! IVE JUST GOT OVER A VIRUS! AND IGARGLED BRANDY! IT BURNS LIKE HELL AND STINGS A LITTLE BUT IT REALLY DOES WORK!!

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Chances are, your sore throat is caused by the nasal mucus running from your nose down the back of your throat, which means that the culprit probably resides in your nose or sinuses.

Best to gargle salt water...it breaks up the mucus a little and soothes your sore throat.

Also, take tylenol if you aren't allergic to it to remove pain.

Take mucinex with a lot of water. This also thins your sinus drainage. Eat chicken noodle soup as well. This doesn't scratch your esophagus, and the warm salty broth will make you feel better.

Alcohol is usually consumed during a cold to help a person sleep. Nothing more.

Answer 4

Hey

Alcohol used in drinks is actually Ethyl Alcohol, safe for food. Not the same kind of alcohol the doctors use to clean the skin before giving a shot or the alcohol in hand sanatizer. Ethyl Alcohol is the only alcohol 'safe' to bring in your body.

I would actually try something else like some soup or a home remedy.

Answer 5

it will work as good as mouthwash. but the bacteria causing a sore throat isn't only on the inside of your throat and mouth. it's in your system if you already showing symptoms. Gargling liquor might make you drunk, but if curing sore throats and colds were that easy why would there be a multi-billion dollar cold medicine market

Answer 6

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Answer 7

An old practical way to ease a sore throat, is to squeeze a lemon and add very little water to the lemon juice, and gargle with it three to four times a day.

Answer 8

It will, and it's a great way to avoid using Listerine.

Listerine is my gargle of choice, mainly because it kills bacteria AND and leaves a fresher breath in your mouth.

Also, it won't kill what's hurting you. It will help numb your throat. If it keeps on persisting, see a doctor.

Answer 9

Gargle Listerine instead.

Gargling brandy, vodka, or tequila will kill bacteria. And then it will promote bacterial growth, because it has sugar in it!

Answer 10

Try to gargle with apple cider Vinegar, and/or just drink a straight tablespoonful. Kills bacteria and is healthy for you.
I'd suggest eating something before swallowing it tho.

Answer 11

Sea-salt is best. Dissolve a couple of teaspoons in a cup of water which has been boiled a couple of times. the alcohol we get is not what they use for killing bacteria, I think that might be surgical bacteria.
I think alcohol might only numb ur throat.