Randoman Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 Anybody know any good cures for a sore throat? I've had one for two weeks and all the Halls, Strepsils, Vitamin C tablets, and hot lemon tea I've been scarfing down hasn't cured it yet (though it's gotten somewhat better). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eclipse Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 Depends on why your throat is sore. If you can't answer that, go to the doctor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randoman Posted December 18, 2013 Author Share Posted December 18, 2013 Depends on why your throat is sore. If you can't answer that, go to the doctor. Well, it's probably due to the weather, and I know that I've got quite a bit of phlegm in most of my coughs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shroudening Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 I've always been particularly fond of Luden's Throat drops for temporary relief. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ema Skye Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 I just drink a lot of water and it works really well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wist Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 In my own experience, I've generally found that as a last ditch resort swallowing a small spoonful of sugar (I'm not trying to make a joke) helps relieve the pain and scratchiness of a sore threat better than tea or tablets for half an hour or so. Obviously that's not the healthiest remedy If you're having coughing fits, Fisherman's Friend lozenges will certainly fix you right up for a bit, if you can stomach the worst taste known to civilization. I don't know about curing your ailment, though. As eclipse said, a doctor would ideally be the most help, but even that can depend on the cause. I'm not knowledgeable enough to offer anything beyond what I've posted. I hope you recover soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightmare Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 Sounds like it could be something more serious than your run-of-the-mill sore throat. I'm going to echo eclipse here and tell you to go see a doctor. You could be needing antibiotics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samias Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 As far as temporary relief goes, I find tiger balm to be an effective external remedy, especially while sleeping. If you're using Strepsils, there aren't really many cough drops that work better than that since the active ingredient in there is meant to numb your throat and suppress the urge to cough. I always have long persisting coughs after a cold and usually the best I can do to heal up faster is to keep my neck warm with a scarf or something, and drink a lot of warm (more like lukewarm) fluids, use some balm at night, and cough drops throughout the day. And yeah, if you're still coughing up chunks after 2 weeks, you might consider seeing a doctor just in case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azura Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 (edited) My mother used to make me a big cup of hot water with sliced organic lemons, lots of grated fresh ginger, and honey. It doesn't taste good at all, but it helps :) Edit: I just remembered that she also puts garlic in, which could explain why it tastes so bad. Edited December 18, 2013 by Azura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ButteredToast Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 I know this may sound unpleasant, but I gargle some warm water with salt. The salt kinda removes the bacteria causing your sore throat (unless you've already mentioned otherwise). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 Ginger, ginger, ginger. If you can get your hands on some dried ginger knock that shit back and it should help. OTOH, yeah, a sore throat that lasts two weeks should be looked at by a doctor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rah Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 (edited) Cal the tactician is right on the money. I do this as well and it helps somewhat. Also, drinking a lot of water should help. Try not to eat anything that won't benefit your body (coke, any pop, sugary stuff, bread, milk). Eat fruit and veggies and a nice hot meal and you should get better soon. Sore throats should not last that long. That's a sign of bad health or a worse infection. Edited December 18, 2013 by Rah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyron Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 First of if its been 2 weeks I would advise seeing a doctor. Second have you been sniffling? if you have that would explain somethings, and even if it isn't the main issue it will help. I would also suggest gargling with salt water its gross but it helps, other than that be sure to drink lots of water and stay warm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toogee Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 Gargling mouthwash works great too ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiac Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 Gargle Salt Water,it relieves it but it does not exactly cure it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karasz Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 Gargle Salt Water,it relieves it but it does not exactly cure it... Well, do that while taking cough drops intermittently, and you should be fine. The real cure during this process, however, is time. Just give it a couple of days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randoman Posted December 18, 2013 Author Share Posted December 18, 2013 I guess I should've mentioned that I have been gargling and using mouthwash along with the other things I listed in the opening post. Ginger sounds like a good idea, though. I don't think I should resort to seeing a doctor just yet, seeing how I'm coughing less often and a lot of phlegm is loosening up and coming out (sorry if that was too much information). I just want the coughing to stop already. >_< Fisherman's friend... even the memory of it is bitter. >_< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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