How can I sooth my sore throat?

Question:

I need tips on how to sooth a sore throat with out having to go to the doctor's office. Any tips?

Answers:
Gargle with luke warm water,with a spoon of table salt added to one glassful..it wud not only soothe ur throat but will also heal any infections with its fomentation effect...try it,its miraculous.

try using some cough drops or eat something cold like ice cream.

zinc lozenges.

throat lozenges. i've heard salt water (warm) gargle is good too.

I gargle with warm salt water a few times a day when I have a sore throat and it really seems to help.

Aspergum is always good and secrets.

warm honey & Lime
works good for a caugh too.

Warm tea with honey

there are a TON of things to choose from at the pharmacy or grocery store

Hot tea with just a little bit of lemon juice and sugar. It always helps me. :) I hope you feel better soon!

Yes drink Hot tea, Lemon and Honey that always makes it feel better and eat some Sucrets you can get them at a drug store get the maxium kind also try not to talk too much that way your throat can get better

Hot water, stir in 2 tablespoons honey ,add lemon slices.or suck on cough drops, or both.
Also my gram used to make me gargle with warm salt water.that works pretty good.

slippery elm tea or lozenges from the health store work better than any over the counter remedies.

Gargle with warm salt water. Buy some sore throat lozenges. However, if it gets very severe and lasts a few more days, you will have to go to the doctor to rule out strep throat, which is very dangerous if not treated with antibiotics fairly soon.

You can drink a cup of tea with honey, and some kind of dark liquor! My auntie use to give it to me just a teaspoon full of liquor!

eat cough drops and some of that Theraflu (i think that's what it's called) stuff.

take a shot of brandy it really works..If you are old enough for alcohol if not buy some sucrets in the cough drop isle they work also

i've always voted for natural methods. the best way for me is by taking a glass of warm or hot ginger brew thrice a day. naturally grounded ginger is perfect. instant ginger brew will suffice, just add 2-3 teaspoons of powdered instant ginger brew on hot water.

i also recommend you gargle with bactidol or any anti-bacterial mouthwash twice a day or as recommended by your physician.

That's not necessarily something a wise decision. you really do NOT know what is ailing you and the sore throat may only be a symptom that is common to several health issues. I recommend that you see a doctor, OK?

Now, what you CAN do is boil some water and let it cool down; dilute some Peroxide Water into it and gargle with it; use the ratio of about 2 cups of water to one cup of Peroxide, or 1 cup of water to 1/2 of Peroxide. Do not go outdoors after you gargle with warm water. Repeat 2 or 3 times daily. It tastes nasty but you are going to surprise yourself!

Alternatively, you can gargle with salt, lukewarm water (boil the water first and let it cool down to where you can tolerate it) and you can use 8 ounces of water (1 glass) with a tablespoon of salt, stir it until the salt dissolves. Repeat 2 or 3 times daily. It works!

Get some throat lozenges, and also get some TheraFlu and use as directed; it's really good, and it works.

Go see a doctor. Don't take chances! Best wishes.

Drink some tamarind juice. You can get tamarind from an Asian grocery store. You can ask them on how to prepare.

i have two methods:
1) gargle with warm salt water (as mentioned before) for at least 1 minute, which helps to reduce bacteria who don't like a salty environment
Notes:
- do this at least twice a day, preferable before & after meals
- then rinse with water to get rid of the taste
- make sure you brush teeth & floss to reduce bacteria, too

2) hot lemon: this is a more acid environment and quite soothing, plus it ups your vitamin C
(although you should eat fresh fruit to boost vit C & help your immune system BEFORE you get a cold!)

finally, give yourself some general TLC to boost your immune system - e.g. plenty of sleep & positive thinking etc.

if this doesn't help in a day or two, go see a doctor!

get well soon!
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I have tried "Listerine Antiseptic" before and it numbs the throat ,at least for a little while anyway. Don't drink anything until the numbness wears off though because you will wash it off your throat.

How can I sooth my sore throat?

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