what is the best cure for a sore throat? no silly answers please!?
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Lemon and honey are good.  Gargling in salt water also has an anesthetic effect and can relieve pain.
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One of the most effective methods to kill bacteria in the back of your throat is to gargle with a glass of saltwater, every hour. Drink tea. Tea with lemon is supposed to help soothe your throat, but not cure it. Get plenty of fluids and rest.
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sweet echinacea, vitamin C pills, any homeopathic sore throat sprays, NyQuil, and force him to drink water no matter how bad it hurts. I got over my mono this week. I only missed 4 days of work. I got it Sunday 19th and and now I just have a minor sore throat. I also cannot stop yawning, don't know if that has anything to do though. Also make sure he tries to get better. Letting him rest doesn't mean let him sleep all day. Let him get up, watch a movie, walk around the house, do stuff he would normally do with free time. I think that helped me.
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What is the treatment for a sore throat caused by bacteria? \nIf your sore throat is caused by Streptococcus, your family doctor will probably prescribe penicillin, taken by mouth for 10 days. Another antibiotic, called erythromycin, can be used if you're allergic to penicillin. If your sore throat is caused by a different bacteria, your doctor may prescribe another type of antibiotic.\n\nWhat is the treatment for a sore throat caused by a virus? \nAntibiotics don't work against viruses. Infections caused by viruses usually just have to run their course. Most symptoms caused by a cold-type virus go away in a week to 10 days.\n\nSymptoms caused by mono can last for 4 weeks or more. If you have mono, your doctor will probably suggest that you get plenty of rest and that you not exercise too hard. You can take acetaminophen (brand name: Tylenol), ibuprofen (brand names: Advil, Motrin, Nuprin) or naproxen (brand name: Aleve) for the headache and other aches.\n\nWhat about a sore throat that's caused by allergies?\nIf a sore throat is a symptom of hay fever or another allergy, your doctor can help you figure out how to avoid the things that trigger your allergies. Or you may need to take medicine for your allergies.
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I think the best way to recover from a sore throat and stuffy nose is to...1. you could have some  honey  mixed in with a liquid or have lots of waterand have a good night sleep you can try taking that nose spray and blow your nose... of course! and you should be better soon!
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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!
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Sore Throat \n\nHome Treatment \n\n\nHome treatment is usually all that is needed for a sore throat caused by a virus. If you are taking antibiotics for strep throat, these tips will also help you feel better.\n\nGargle with warm salt water to help reduce swelling and relieve discomfort: \nGargle at least once each hour with 1 tsp( ) (5 g( )) of salt dissolved in 8 fl oz(237 mL) of warm water.\nIf you have postnasal drip, gargle often to prevent more throat irritation.\nPrevent dehydration. Fluids may help thin secretions and soothe an irritated throat. Hot fluids, such as tea or soup, may help decrease throat irritation. \nUse a vaporizer or cool air humidifier in your bedroom. \nWarm or cool mist may help you feel more comfortable by soothing the swollen air passages. It may also relieve hoarseness. However, don't let your room become uncomfortably cold or very damp.\nUse a shallow pan of water to provide moisture in the air through evaporation if you don't have a humidifier. Place the pan in a safe location where no one will trip on it or fall into it.\nStop smoking and avoid secondhand smoke. For more information, see the topic Quitting Tobacco Use. \nIf you suspect that problems with stomach acid may be causing your sore throat, see the topic Heartburn. \n\nDo not take any Roxithromycin, Erythromycine, or any antibiotics, unless specifically prescribed to you by your physician.
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that fast...try lemon juice without the tea as others have said. we would use that for cheerleading! and, i've never heard of throat yogurt, wow.
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use hot water real lemon and a dash of fresh grated ginger every couple of hours.if you a temp also take paracetamol every four hours. suck a good throat lozeger IE strepils. rest your voice no talking etc. good luck.
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drink chamomile, lemon juice & honey tea.  It will soothe you so that your are more relaxed and can get some rest & sleep.\n\n“Sore throat cures herbal remedy tea recipes” \n\nAll the following recipes have the same measurements. Unless otherwise stated, they were brewed in a coffee maker or tea brewer.\n\nMeasurements: \n\n\n\n• 1 tablespoon of each type of herb\n\n\n• 1 tablespoon of honey to sweeten the tea\n\n\n\n\nSore throat cures herbal remedy tea: \n\nLicorice root \nSlippery Elm \nPeppermint\n\nThe Common Cold\n\n1 1/2 tablespoons of Licorice root already brewed in a pot enough for two cups. \n\n\n\nElderberry tea bag\nChamomile\n\nSteep the tea bag in the Licorice Root infusion and add in the Chamomile. \nThis can be done in the coffee maker, but the Licorice brew must be cool enough to be cycled through the machine. \n\n\n\nStop that Cough Tea\n\n1 tablespoon Slippery Elm\n1 tablespoon Mullein\n1 tablespoon Catnip\n1 tablespoon Licorice root bark\n\nBoil the bark first in two cups worth of water for 10 minutes. Place the rest of the herbs in a coffee filter and place the filter in a strainer. Strain the Licorice tea through the strainer into a mug and drink. Honey and lemon can be added. \n\n\n\nFever buster Tea\n\nCatnip \nWhite Oak bark \nChamomile \n\nMust be ingested as hot as the person can take it. Chamomile can be substituted for any other fragrant herb. It is added in only for taste. \n\n\n\n \n\n\nDry, raspy cough - tea recipe for natural cures\n\nLicorice Root\nSlippery Elm\nMullein\nCatnip\nChamomile\nHoney\nLemon 1 wedge\n\n\n\nAches and Pains Tea\n\n1 Tablespoon White Willow Bark\n1 Tablespoon Catnip \n\nPut in a tea ball and steep in boiling hot water for five minutes. Drink as hot as you can stand it, then lie down for a nap. \n\nDry Congestion Tea\n(For thick congestion and irritated mucous membranes.) \n\n2 parts Eyebright\n1 part Catnip\n2 parts Thyme\n1 part Goldenrod\n\nSteep 1-1/2 to 2 tsp in a larger cup, such as a coffee mug, for 10 minutes. \nYou will likely need lemon or honey, as this remedy is rather bitter. Very soothing. Try to stay warm while drinking, and for a time afterwards. \n\n**If you experience any discomfort or unpleasant effects while drinking this tea, discontinue use. All herbs listed above are generally safe, though precautions should always be taken when using any type of medicine.* \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDuring cold or sinus season Tea\n\n\n\n1 small handfull (about 1/4 cup) dried thyme\n1 small handfull (about 1/4 cup) dried feverfew flowers\n1 large handfull (about 3/4 cup) dried peppermint leaves\n1 Tablespoon dried and rubbed or crushed sage\n\n\n\nEnd of Your Rope Tea\n\n1 Tablespoon Chamomile\n1 Tablespoon Peppermint\n\nPut in a tea ball and steep in boiling hot water for five minutes. \n\n\n\n\nColds and Flu Tea - herbal remedy natural cures\n\n1 oz Blackberry leaves\n1 oz Elder flowers\n1 oz Linden flowers\n1 oz Peppermint leaves\n\nPour 1 cup boiling water over 2 tbs mixture. Cover & steep 10 minutes; strain. \n\nColds and Hoarseness Tea\n\n2 oz Malva flowers\n1 ½ oz Mullein flowers\n\nUse 2 tbs of mixture per 1 cup hot water. Steep 10 minutes; strain. \nDrink only 2 - 3 cups per day for just a few days\n\nCoughing Fits Tea\n\n1 1/3 oz. St. John's Wort\n2/3 oz. Thyme \n2/3 oz. Linden Flowers \n\nUse 1 tsp. of the herb mixture per cup of boiling water to soothe irritations of the upper respiratory tract that cause coughing. Steep for 5-10 min., strain, sweeten if necessary. This tea has proved helpful with bronchitis and whooping cough. \n\nFlu-away\n\n2 medium cloves of freshly crushed garlic \n1 cup of very warm water \n1 teaspoon of honey\n1 teaspoon of lemon juice \nStir and drink. \n\nAdrenal and Respiratory Herbal Tonic\n\nMix together 2 tablespoons each of horehound, hyssop, licorice root, and marsh mallow root. Add 4 cups of water. Simmer until the liquid is 1/4 reduced. You should have about 3 cups of the tonic. Strain and dose with 1/2 cup of the liq
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Have you tried a bland soup. that would give your tunny something to digest and give you some strength. With the tummy calmed down then get some rest. You can also try some hot tea with honey to help sooth your throat.
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Do you have a fever? Chances are you have strep throat an d need antibiotics. Also, soups are only good for colds and flus. With a sore throat drink super cold and/or super hot things. Also, I recommend taking Airborne for about a week. It's gross but the lemon flovor is tolerable. This has tons of vitamins to help your immune system kick in. Good luck, hope you're feeling better soon.
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Have you been to your doctor about this? Because he/she is the only one you should be taking advise from. And he/she can properly check out if nothing serious is going on with your throat. But an innocent trick is; drinking tea with a spoonfull of honey. Again, if you are concerned with this matter; go to your doctor. That's the safest thing to do. If you ask for some alternatives for medicines, he should be able to give you some options. I hope your throat clears up. I've had awfull pain to my throat aswell. So i know how it might feel for you. Good luck...
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I get these sore throats every now and again. Every time I go to the doctors and they do a culture it is the same thing negative. I suggest ice cream and Popsicles or some soda or something. I like ginger ale for these types of things.
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What causes a sore throat? \nA sore throat can have many causes. Some of these are listed below:\n\nMany common viruses, and even the viruses that cause mononucleosis (mono) and the flu, can cause a sore throat. Some of the viruses that cause a sore throat can produce blisters in the mouth and throat ("aphthous stomatitis"). \nBreathing through the mouth can produce throat dryness and soreness. \nSinus drainage may cause a sore throat. \nA sore throat can also be caused by bacteria. The two most common bacteria to cause as sore throat are Streptococcus (which causes strep throat) and Arcanobacterium haemolyticum. Arcanobacterium causes sore throats mainly in young adults and is sometimes associated with a fine red rash. \nA sore throat that lasts for more than 2 weeks can be a sign of a serious illness, such as throat cancer or AIDS. \n\n\nThe treatment of pharyngitis will vary according to the cause.\n\nLozenges (cough medicine) are often used for short-term pain relief. \nAntibiotics are only helpful when a bacterial infection is the cause of the sore throat. For bacterial sore throats, antibiotics have been shown to only affect the degree of pain by day 4 and shorten the average natural duration by 16 hours overall (14 people need be treated for a week to reduce the duration by one day)[6]. \nGargling with warm salty water is a popular household remedy, although there is only anecdotal evidence this gives other than temporary relief and likewise for the use of aspirin gargles. \nWarm tea can help temporarily alleviate the pain of a sore throat.
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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.
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http://www.doctoryourself.com/mono.html\n\nYoud be surprized how fast 1000mg vitamin C every hour gets rid of a sore throat. (in hours) It shortens the span of any illness when done right. Check it out.\n\nhttp://www.doctoryourself.com/titration.html\n\nGargle with salt water for the sore throat. The organisms causing the sore throat cannot live in an acidic environment. This is why the salt helps. Do this every couple hours or so until relief is acheived. Dont drink or eat afterwards so that the acidity can be maintained.