So I woke up on Tuesday night and my throat was killing me (to all the nasty minded people please don't reply with anything nasty) and I was hot but it was pretty cold in my house. My throat still hurts pretty bad today, and I don't have time to go by the doctor, and I went to get some medicine from the store yesterday but I didn't see anything for just a sore throat, it was flu & sore throat, severe cold, etc, etc. So what is the best thing to take or do to get rid of a sore throat? Thanks! :)
2007-08-02 04:10:21 · 8 answers · asked by Tana 3 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Try this:
Fill an 8 oz. glass with warm water.
Stir in a teaspoon on regular table salt until dissolved.
Gargle repeatedly until glass is empty.
It cleanses any existing mucous.
It helps kill any bad bacteria in there.
It is very soothing to the sore places.
Gargle morning/noon/night until relief.
Follow up with a cup of chamomile tea with honey (if you like it)
Extra TLC from loved ones for next few days helps too! :)
Feel better soon!
2007-08-02 04:28:55 · answer #1 · answered by KatieBee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I find more comfort in gargling warm water and salt or straight hydrogen peroxide or Listerine. I also continually drink hot tea or coffee or hot chocolate. These bathe the throat and lessen the pain . Good luck!
2007-08-02 11:18:20 · answer #2 · answered by oldknowitall 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are these losenges, I can't remember name/brand but they are Black Cherry flavored and can usually be found around the pharmacy front desk section?
I find they really soothe my throat. They have some sort of medicine in them that numbs it and takes away the pain.
2007-08-02 11:14:44 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my opinion, rest and fluids is the best. If it's really bothering you, try gargling warm salt water, it's very soothing.
2007-08-02 13:42:01 · answer #4 · answered by star 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try gargling salt water
2007-08-02 11:14:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can gargle with salt water.
if this persists, go to the doctor, whether you have time or not.
strep throat can be dangerous if that is what it is?
take care! i hope you feel better
2007-08-02 11:23:11 · answer #6 · answered by letterstoheather 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what usually helps me is if u gargle warm salt water and drink alot aot of water!! hoope it feels better!! ;)
2007-08-02 11:14:24 · answer #7 · answered by i luv gymnastics 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I gargle gin. It'll burn but it'll work.
2007-08-02 11:18:05 · answer #8 · answered by ra.osiris 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋