Ideas for treating sore throat

[Ritterskoop]

There is phlegm in this post; don't read if you are easily ooked out.


I got a cold three weeks ago when I flew to L.A. and home, and then back to Phoenix a few days alter. Just normal flying stuff, plus Phoenix is very dry. Those were normal cold symptoms, which ended about a week ago, except the sore throat has lingered. No fever or coughing, and my nose is clear, which is a blessing.

I have been drinking water but I guess not enough. I still snorkle up several bits of gunk a day. My reading suggests the best idea right now is to try to thin that stuff. I feel like there's a big hunk of it stuck somewhere that is causing the swollen tissues. Mom says to gargle with warm salt water, which is the nastiest taste there is, but I may have to try it. I did stay extra long in the shower, hoping the steam would help, and might go to the Y steam room during my dinner break.

I am off to work but will have hot tea and lots of water. If anyone has bright ideas, please holler.

Maybe this is the tradeoff for having my tonsils out.....

[themanintheseersuckersuit]

I have found the saline nasal sprays to be useful.

[cindy.wellman]

I haven't tried this yet, as I only heard about it recently, but a friend of mine, swears by, and uses, a neti pot.

[BackInTex]

Saline is a wonderful thing. Both to gargle with and rinse/flush out your sinuses.

I started rinsing my sinus cavities out with warm saline at the first sign of a running nose or sneezing fit. I haven't had a cold in 5 years. Before that I'd get one two to three times a winter.

Nyquil stock must be down because of it, too.

[mrkelley23]

Breathe steam -- and not with menthol in it, which will only dry the sinuses. Just take a big pot of water, put it on the stove to boil, and once it is actively boiling, inhale the steam -- 4 slow counts in through the nose, then out through the mouth. If you can drape a towel over your head to sort of direct the flow of the steam, so much the better.

Try not to singe the insides of your nostrils, though.

[kayrharris]

I haven't tried it personally, but have heard of a mixture of honey, lemon juice and little bourbon (Kentucky bourbon of course) does wonders for a sore throat.

[5LD]

Our pal who plays the Grinch on B'way swears by Mucinex. Over the counter.....loosens up what's there and helps you move it on out.

Hope it clears up soon.

[themanintheseersuckersuit]

Our pal who plays the Grinch on B'way swears by Mucinex. Over the counter.....loosens up what's there and helps you move it on out.

Hope it clears up soon.

Hum? Separated at birth?

[kayrharris]

I almost mentioned Mucinex myself, but saw where it really is for junk in the chest, so wasn't sure if that's what you needed or not.

You can get Robitussin or generic guaifenesin as well that sorta does the same thing. (It may even be the same thing for all I know)

[jayhawker536]

Skoop, I've been fighting the same viral infection for 3 weeks. Mucinex is wonderful for the congestion. I have found that the quickest and most soothing relieve for the sore throat is to smear some Vicks on a tissue, hold it an inch from your mouth and breathe deeply through your mouth, the vapors sooth the soreness instantly and you don't have to have your whole mouth yucky with the lonzenges.

[PlacentiaSoccerMom]

When Maddie had sore throat issues during Grease her teacher jokingly suggested that Tequila might help.

[dodgersteve182]

Get some strong liquid elixer with Codeine. Remember anything that won't kill you will cure you! Enjoy the hallucinations that follow. Sore throats suck and no I won't say those who suck.....lol!

[Rexer25]

When Maddie had sore throat issues during Grease her teacher jokingly suggested that Tequila might help.

Just don't tell the S.A.F.E. officer.

[Ritterskoop]

I haven't tried it personally, but have heard of a mixture of honey, lemon juice and little bourbon (Kentucky bourbon of course) does wonders for a sore throat.

I was made to drink something like this at age 17 by so-called friends. But just honey and booze, no lemon juice.

It made me feel like crap for a second, but then I did feel better the rest of the night.

I did read this afternoon that lemon and lime juices help fight infection, or we think they do, so there's a little help there.

I have been drinking tea, apple juice and water tonight at work. The sore throat feels not too bad.

[kayrharris]

So-called friends prolly used a tad more bourbon than necessary.
Maybe cut back on that a little bit and it will work just fine.

[christie1111]

I haven't tried it personally, but have heard of a mixture of honey, lemon juice and little bourbon (Kentucky bourbon of course) does wonders for a sore throat.

I was made to drink something like this at age 17 by so-called friends. But just honey and booze, no lemon juice.

It made me feel like crap for a second, but then I did feel better the rest of the night.

I did read this afternoon that lemon and lime juices help fight infection, or we think they do, so there's a little help there.

I have been drinking tea, apple juice and water tonight at work. The sore throat feels not too bad.

More Vitamin C!!!!!

[earendel]

Our pal who plays the Grinch on B'way swears by Mucinex. Over the counter.....loosens up what's there and helps you move it on out.

Hope it clears up soon.

Our minister of music and several of our choir members swear by Mucinex as well.

[peacock2121]

I never do anything - I just wait for nature to take her course.

Not that I think that is what you should do.

I hope you feel tip top soon.

[Odyssey]

Another vote for Mucinex. I find ice cream helpful too.

[earendel]

Another vote for Mucinex. I find ice cream helpful too.

Ice cream is always helpful!

[Mr Mucus]

Another vote for Mucinex.

Ack! NOOOOO!!!!!!!