I've got a date tonight and i woke up this morning with a sore throat. How can I get it to feel a little better before then?
I can't suck on losenges or Halls or anything- they make me sick and i feel worse.
Thanks!
2007-05-06 07:59:45 · 25 answers · asked by sahariah 3 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Gargle with salt water. 1 cup of water with one teaspoon of salt. If that doesn't appeal to you, try a product called Chloriseptic. It's a throat spray medication for sore throats. Also hot tea with honey soothes a sore throat but the Chloriseptic will probably work the best. Good Luck and Have Fun tonight.
2007-05-06 08:01:51 · answer #1 · answered by lag_time2 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sore throat is usually due to a viral infection. Gargling with warm salty water or mouthwash can reduce the pain and inconvenience. More details and home remedies available at http://ailments.in/sorethroat.html
2007-05-07 00:30:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chloraseptic spray seems to work best for me. You can also gargle with hot salt water. If it doesn't go away w/in 3 days, go to the dr for a strep throat test. You may need antibiotics.
2007-05-06 08:04:10 · answer #3 · answered by Lisa R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know how quickly you need this to work, but it works for me:
a) Gargle with salt water for about 2 minutes every hour. (it makes a kind of coating on your throat).
b) Suck on a lemon wedge in between times. (The acidity helps to soothe your throat, and breaks up the mucus that's scratching your throat)
It sounds weird, but I sing and when I get a nasty soar throat I do these things and it helps. (Besides, I can't stand those chloroseptic sprays)*
2007-05-06 08:07:16 · answer #4 · answered by Jesus is Real 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Try some tea with some honey in it.
As well you can gargle with salt water. Grab a glass of water and add a teaspoon of table salt... gargle for as long as you can, then spit. It doesnt taste good, but it does help.
2007-05-06 08:04:11 · answer #5 · answered by Paramedic Girl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a tea called Throat Coat, rock stars drink it all the time. You can get it at most markets. Also, try eating toast or something that could scrape your throat, it might be post nasal drip and scraping it with crunchy food can actually make it feel better!
2007-05-06 08:03:39 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
gargel some warm salt water..or mouthwash...go to the store and get some COLDFX, best stuff i swear..pop about 5 of them..asap! than finish off with some halls, or throat soothers...this is what i do and it works all the time..good luck on that date!!
2007-05-06 08:04:02 · answer #7 · answered by *CoUrAgE* 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pour salt in a glass of warm water. let it desolve then gargle with it.. the salt clears the throat of any infection or bacteria. good luck
2007-05-06 08:04:26 · answer #8 · answered by EVANS HERE YAY!!! WHAT A BIG GUY 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gargle with warm salt water.
2007-05-06 08:02:31 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Brandy and honey mixed together. It works a treat. I'm a singer, and thats what I use if I have a sore throat.
2007-05-06 08:03:55 · answer #10 · answered by arwen_1984 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋