Cure/Relief for sore throat?

Cianos

I know this probably doesnt belong here, but Im desperate

Does anyone know a good relief for an incredibly sore throat? Im taking UniFlu, but is there any old-wives styleeee cuncoction that could ease my suffering? Ive tried boiled lemons plus honey but it didnt entirely do the trick.

Thank you

nesf

Talk to your doctor, or pharmacist tbh.

Cianos

Cant until tomorrow

MrJoeSoap

* Take acetaminophen, ibuprofen or naproxen.
* Gargle with warm salt water (1 teaspoon of salt per glass of water).
* Suck on throat lozenges or hard candy.
* Suck on flavored frozen desserts (such as Popsicles).
* Use a humidifier in your bedroom or other rooms you spend lots of time in.
* Drink lots of liquids.

OLDYELLAR

fishermans frend, there rotten but they work.

whiskeyman

Merocaine from the chemists - any 24hr nearby?
Apart from that, hot cups of tea and bed. Hopefully it'll be gone in the morning

Cianos

Thanks v. much for the replies lads, my throat is in high appreciation

vibrant

There's something wicked going around at the moment. Try Panadol for pain relief, along with the honey and lemon, you'll be fine! If your throat is very dry try breathing in steam to make coughing more productive.

mad m

I used to gargle with soluble disprin.

silvo

was in the same boat as you there on Monday. Took lots and lots of vitamin C, ginseng, echinacea, multivitamins - basically everything that i could find lying around the house - then gargled with salt and water. Tastes manky but it really does work. Also to numb your throat a bit you can get mouthwash in the chemists i i think it is called cortosomething (it comes in a dark brown bottle with a white label) - its for sore teeth, gums and mouth ulcers but i find it quite good for sore throats.

Cianos

Guys, Im going to have to go to the doctor...I dont see this one clearing up any time soon

Thanks for the help everyone.

skywalker

mad m wrote:

I used to gargle with soluble disprin.

Thats always what Ive been told to do. Always works for me.

deisedevil

mad m wrote:

I used to gargle with soluble disprin.

I always do this aswell and it's amazing how many times it has worked for me. only worked with mild sore throats though, anything that's stayin a while prob better off ta head for the doc.

newgrange

Bee propolis - tastes like gik (trust me, it's vile), but really works.

tSubh Dearg

I got this recipe from my singing teacher and it realy eases the pain in your throat.

3 onions
4 cloves garlic
2 chicken stock cubes (knorr have the best taste)
3 pts cold water

1) Remove the loose papery skin from the onions and garlic but leave the rest on.
2) Cut the onions into quarters and crush the garlic cloves open (the bottom of a mug or the back of a wooden spoon does the job best)
3) Put onions, garlic and stock cubes into a large pot with the water and bring to the boil.
4) Simmer for 5 mins.
5) Strain off the soup into a seperate pot and dispose of the onions an garlic. It's very important you do this immediately as if you leave the veg in the pot it makes the soup very very bitter.
6) Drink as needed.


I've found that this works wonders on my throat. If it does come out a little bitter add a small dollop of honey.

--Kaiser--

The thing that I use and the only thing that has every worked for me is to eat honey raw or smother food with honey and eat (french toast, mmmmm...), its antiseptic and will kill bacteria on the way down your throat, it helps to eat it rather than drink it as it goes down much slower

Capt'n Midnight

A good dollop of honey in hot milk.

It tastes terrible though.

And different honey's have different properties some better than others.

nesf

Capt'n Midnight wrote:

And different honey's have different properties some better than others.

Definitely, the honey from the hives my father used to keep was just in a different league compared to that Boyne Valley stuff. Rich dark honey works wonders on my throat.