any suggestions besides seeing a doctor?
It hurts when I swallow and I have took some medicine but it still hurts! I can't stand it! I've had this before, but how can I soothe it??
2007-11-20 09:51:37 · 22 answers · asked by annemarie_101 5 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
Drink some chamomile tea, or go out and buy some tea called Throat Coat. It's got echinacea, it's really good for you (though it doesn't taste very good).
Other than that, gargle some salt water.
2007-11-20 09:54:43 · answer #1 · answered by Sara H 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
As your doctor, I recommend trying Halls Plus cough drops. Usually, cough drops provide only minimal relief, but Halls Plus are really good.
Two other things you might want to try is gargling with warm salt water, and breathing in some steam. Perhaps a humidifier would be a good purchase.
Avoid dairy. Some bacteria infections in the throat thrive on dairy products. Salt helps minimize bacteria infections.
2007-11-20 09:55:53 · answer #2 · answered by Mickey Mouse Spears 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Take some nutrition C and drink countless water. in case you have listerine or some thing comparable try gargeling. If not, try heat salt water. It feels like the smoke would have executed slightly harm. because of the fact it to the comfortable tissue in the throat you're greater vulnerable to an infection or a pandemic. be careful and take those supplementations!
2016-10-02 04:14:59 · answer #3 · answered by clam 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i am a doctor. Don't eat or drink anything sour or salty. i will burn like crazy. But,It sounds like an apthous ulcer, meaning a viral ulcer on the soft tissue in the mouth. An ENT or your GP can verify it and if so, a medicine called magic mouthwash helps, but it will basically go away on it's own. But, it may take up to three weeks.
2007-11-20 10:03:06 · answer #4 · answered by sammesosa21 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Nobody likes sore throats, but it happens. You can try salt and warm water, it'll kill the germs or you could even try warm pickle juice. That also kills the germs but leaves a terrible taste in your mouth, blah. If you wanna try with medicine, try Halls or even Vicks. When you brush your teeth before bed, use Scope or any kind of mouth wash. The mouth wash will kill the germs that play around in your mouth while you sleep.
2007-11-20 09:57:27 · answer #5 · answered by Van 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Gargling with saltwater will help ease a sore throat, at least for awhile...
http://yourtotalhealth.ivillage.com/why-gargle-with-saltwater.html
"The gargle should taste a little salty, but not overwhelmingly so. Begin with one teaspoon of salt per pint of water. Once the salt has dissolved, taste it. If it tastes like spit, add a bit more salt until it begins to taste salty."
Other ideas - http://altmedicine.about.com/od/healthconditionsdisease/a/sore_throat.htm
2007-11-20 09:58:12 · answer #6 · answered by baeb47 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a tea out there called "Throat Coat" - it works wonders.
http://www.traditionalmedicinals.com/?id=28&pid=75
Salt water gargling may be a pain, but SW is antiseptic and will keep your throat from getting worse.
2007-11-20 09:55:49 · answer #7 · answered by Adam M 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
spray some chloraseptic on it; that temporarily helps the pain. and also gargle with hot salt water. it helps over time. i know it sounds real nasty, but just put some water in the microwave, then put reg. table salt in it, like 1/2 teaspoon. stir, then gargle. hope u feel better soon.
2007-11-20 09:53:58 · answer #8 · answered by vellavelicious 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try a Goldenseal. It comes in liquid form and you can find it at the health food section of your grocery store or a health food store. Use a full dropper once every two hours.
2007-11-20 09:55:59 · answer #9 · answered by RoZ 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It could be strep throat or you might need your tonsils out. Go see the doctor if it does not go away.
2007-11-20 09:55:18 · answer #10 · answered by Bradygirl 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋