What are the best ways reileve sore throat?
151929
take a spoonful of honey, squeeze a lemon on top,\nand swallow it.\nDon't chew the honey too much.\nand don't talk at the same time you gulp the honey.\nYou want to avoid choking on honey (Is it possible.. I am just being cautious)
1101266
Gargle with WARM Salt Water.\n\nOLD WIVES CURE - Mother-IN-Law\nPut a quarter size amount of IODINE on the inside part of both wrists. Do this before going to bed. \n\nTalk with your doctor about this. Could be a sinus infection. The drainage is causing the sore throat.
846127
1. gargle with salty water.  Not nice, but sooths.\n2. gargle with water with a few drops of tea trea oil. don't swallow\n3. gargle with with with a few drops of tcp.  nasty, but also works.
285679
Don't talk alot, and gargle with salt water. instructions: Get sum luke warm water and put half a teaspoon of salt in it, then take it and gargle. Repeat until you feel better.
437278
Honey with whiskey.  It's an old rememdy but it works.\n\nIf that won't work with you due to age or morals, try lots of peppermint tea.  Keep your throat covered at night, and make sure that it's comfortably warm in your bedroom.\n\nIf you're still having problems, or if it leads into an infection go to your doctor and ask for an antibiotic like Keflex or Zithromax.\n\nAlso, keep yourself super hydrated.  \n\nVitamin C is good for the immune system, but I know that when I've had colds a raw throat isn't good with orange juice, or any other fruits with "stearic acid" -- which is what Vitamin C is -- in it.\n\nTry Vitamin E.  It really will help.
1080817
This home-made cough remedy comes highly recommended by someone whose child was coughing so hard she was making herself gag.  She stopped coughing almost immediately. \n\nCough Remedy\n\n¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper\n¼ teaspoon ground ginger\n1 tablespoon honey\n1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar\n2 tablespoons water\nMix and take by the teaspoon.\n\nGargling with warm salt water is always good for a sore throat.\n\nTry aspirin or tylenol for the aches and/or fever.\n\nHope you feel better soon.
339958
tylenol every four hours to reduce any inflammation\ngargle with warm water and salt.....warm water to dilate the tissue, better circulation of blood; warm water to sooth the tissue of the troat; salt breaks the outer layer of the bacteria (cell membrane) that is multiplying in the throat.....gargle every hour for 4 hours and you will keep it under control\n\n\n\nyou need to get checked by doctor to rule out strep throat\n\ngood luck!
155291
Lots of rest, fluids, hot herbal tea for a sore throat, and avoid alcohol and caffeine (dehydrates you).\n\nEveryone has their own quick fix remedy, and what helps my colds go away faster is decaf green tea every day plus a clove of fresh garlic.  Heh, most ppl would prefer garlic pills, but I happen to love garlic anyway.  It's high on antioxidants.\n\nWith my last cold, I also tried zinc tablets.  They helped the sore throat, and they're supposed to help you get better faster.  I feel like they did.\n\nFeel better soon!
77816
Answer:\nFrequently clean your hands..and doornobs.. it sounds silly but I read an article which leads me to believe "clean your hands":\n\nSore throats are so common they're one of the main reasons Americans see a doctor, accounting for more than 18 million office visits a year. But all those visits may not be necessary. The great majority of sore throats are caused by a virus and usually go away on their own in about a week. Only about 10 percent are bacterial infections that may require medical care.\n\nMost sore throat germs are transmitted through direct contact. Someone who is sick touches a doorknob, phone or other object. You handle the same object, picking up the germs, which are eventually transferred from your hands to your mouth or nose.\n......\nself-care measures such as resting and drinking plenty of fluids. Until you're feeling better, salt-water gargles, throat lozenges or hot water with honey and lemon can help make having a sore throat easier to swallow.
37452
Susan, i do gargle with hot salt water everytime i have sore throat or cough.  this is home remedy. hot water should be bearable not very hot. it always work, do it three times after every meal, first three days and once after dinner until sore throat gone. my dentist told me, salty hot water kills germs and bacteria in the mouth and throat.
705082
Drown your cold with orange juice...vitamin C is good but people don't know how much to take....you have to take 1000 mg each hour until you get diarreha for the pills to help. But the juice keeps you hydrated and it helps your throat. Also..Lemon Juice....put a tablespoon in your mouth and hold it...sore throat germs cannot live in lemon juice.\nRest as much as you can...your lungs and sinuses cannot heal if you are taxing other parts of your body.
972089
Never ice cream. I learned a while ago from my mom that sugar can actually aggravate a sore throat/growing cold. Sugar's the worst thing you can ingest when you're getting sick.\n\nI just had the beginnings of a sore throat several days ago. I took two pills which are a mixture of herbs called Echinacea and golden-seal root. It worked PERFECTLY. It's the best thing you can take to knock out that blooming cold. It will be gone the next day. Just head over to your local health-food store and pick up a bottle and it will work wonders.\n\nAlso, hot chicken soup (Jewish pennicilin) is excellent for a sore throat.
102419
No home remedies. In fact, a home remedy is rather irresponsible. Go to the doctor and get a throat culture (you may not actually have strep throat), and if you DO have strep throat, they can prescribe an antibiotic (usually making you loads better in about 24 hours). \n\nViruses must run their course. Bacteria have antibiotics.
824333
It sounds like an upper respiratory infection to me, not the flu.  If you ever had the flu, you'd be too weak to write this much on the computer, trust me.  Of course you want to up your fluids with water and juices.  Lay off of the carbonated drinks because they will irritate your bladder and just cause more dehydration.  Hot tea or broth (chicken) will soothe the sore throat; gargelling with warm salt water (1tsp. per cup) for a few minutes will also comfort the throat; take 2-3 aspirin with food (crackers) it will reduce the inflammation/pain and fever.  As for the cough, you can take cough meds if you have them, or honey will help too.  If you're running your heater in your home, it will dry out your bronchi and cause a dry cough.   If you have a vaporizer use it, if not, just put out a pan of water close to your bed to keep the air moist (you can take a good hot shower and that will help also).  Keep warm, get alot of rest and I'm sure you'll be feeling better in the am.  If you're having yellow/green mucous coming up, definitely see a doc.  If not, it will pass in a few days.  Godloveya.
141384
Here are a couple of good ideas:\n\nSteam inhalation to help prevent secondary infections when you have a cold (bronchitis). It's really quite easy: Bring a pot of water to a boil, take it off the fire, then stand over it and create a tent with a towel over your head and the pot. Purse your lips and breathe steam though your mouth. For best results, before inhaling, steep a small handful of sage and/or eucalyptus leaves or a teaspoon of the essential oils of either or both (available at herb shops) in the steaming water. Not only is this procedure soothing, it's preventive, since the aromatic oils are known to retard bacterial growth.\n\nAnother remedy is strong ginger tea, which helps clear up chest congestion. Peel and grate (lengthwise on the large holes of a grater) a chunk of fresh gingerroot. Place 1 to 2 teaspoons of the gingerroot into a mug of just-boiled water. Cover and let it steep for 10 to 15 minutes. Strain and drink. (If you like, add honey to taste.) Drink a few cups of ginger tea throughout the day. \n\nHope this helps!
41929
The best treatment is; see a Doctor.\n\n But if you mean a home remedy, there are many. I personally take tylenol every 4-6 hours to keep my fever down ,a multi-vitamin, extra vitamin C, eat only soft foods to avoid scatching my throat worse (and to make swallowing easier), I gargle with peroxide (of coarse I do not swallow it), and I warm 'Vicks' in the microwave until it's barely clear (makes it more spreadable) and with two Q-Tips taped together (over lapping a tip on each)I dip the long Q-Tip in the 'Vicks' (touch it to my lip to make sure it's not too hot) I get a bunch on the swab and swab my tonsil area. After doing this i do not swallow for atleast 5 minutes,  within about 15 minutes I get so much relief in my throat that if I couldn't swallow, I can then. I every hour suck on a popcicle or a half a cup of ice etc. to keep the swelling down in my throat. I peroxide and Vicks my throat every 8 hours. Normally in a couple of days, I'm well. It's and 'ole time remedy' and I've been doing this for 30 years and so has the rest of my family.\n Now, if you do this, that's your choice but I'm sure you knew the 'NORMAL ADVICE, Go to the Doctor'!!, right.? So for all you 'Do Gooders', "going to the Doctor has been discussed and as for what my family and I do, it's 'NUNYA', (breaking it down for ya, NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS) so your advice on what I do save it for someone who wants to hear what you have to say!!!
226064
Boil water, add some natural bee honey, and add a lime or a lemon.  A harsher more natural way to get rid of a sore throat rubb your tonsels with salt and the next day your throat will feel better.