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Remedys for sore throat?

Asked by fortris (683points) March 19th, 2008 from iPhone
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kevbo's avatar

Warm salt water gargle every few hours. Not too much salt.

scamp's avatar

Add a little peroxide to it also. 2 teaspoons to a glass of water.

occ's avatar

herbal tea with lots of honey. Or ask your pharmacist for over-the-counter lozenges that can help numb the pain – there are various brands. If your sore throat lasts for more than 2 days and/or if you get a fever, see a doctor immediately – you may have strep throat and might need antibiotics.

Cardinal's avatar

Kevbo got it right!

ppcakes's avatar

chloraseptic is also pretty amazing!

gailcalled's avatar

one teaspoon salt to 1 c. warm water for Kev’s good gargle.

gildo's avatar

tequila not joking try it.. Make sure ur of age

gailcalled's avatar

@gildo: http://www.rochester.edu/uhs///healthtopics/ColdCare/SoreThroat.html

One of the many suggestions is to drink lots of water. Alcohol and caffeine will dehydrate you, apparently.

ninjaxmarc's avatar

salt, water and white vinegar works wonders, also works when you have mouth sores

pattyb's avatar

if it is extreme and unbareable, you probably are getting this years ass kickin flu strain. Worse news, antibiotics will not help, just time. I am just getting over it now, felt like I was gonna die, and at some points wished I would just pass out from the pain. Whew…...

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