What should you do to help a sore throat if going to the doctor is not an option?

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sneekiepleasure	you better make going to dr. an option Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

pigpig	warm salt water. then plenty of just plain water.. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

sharon h	make a hot lemon drink, suck throat sweets or even gargle salt water. I personally would nip into boots and ask the pharmacist tell them your symptoms then they can help you. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

♫MizzUnderstood♫	Eat some cought drops, and make a lemon tea by boiling water and dropping a lemon slice in the water. And rub some chest rub on your throat and nostrils. It will help your throat. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Cristina D	Honey soothes your throat and it's very useful to stop caughing. Just take one spoonful slowly, letting the honey sooth the walls of the throat. Cristina http://www.the-benefits-of-positive-thinking.com Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

aeseiler2	A hot cirtrus tea with honey in it. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Thomas S	Gargle with salt water. Try whiskey with lemon and honey. Or a good brandy. I hope you are 21 or have understanding parents. Also don't smoke or be around those who do. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

carhead3345	You should definitly get some bed rest, drink hot liquids, hot soup, hot tea, even hot milk or water, or whatever you like to drink. Here is a list of things you can try http://www.health911.com/remedies/rem_soret.htm Good Luck and get better soon! :) Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

I♥NY	drink Ginger juice with honey & lime.... it really helps... Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

--------	try to gargle with lemon or salt water. Vicks around the outside of the throat at night. wrap with warm towel. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

gsister4ever	throat spray! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

rtjz	drink honey and lemon mix, or drink salt water Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

san_mateo_guy	orange juice, Cranberry juice, and lots of water. No fired foods or junk food Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Dr. Knowitall	Gargles.......betadine. Thrice a day. Avoid anything chilled and spicy....and speak little. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

birdbeach19	drink hot lemon tea Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

jojo	Advil relieves the pain for a while Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

digger420	TRY GARGLING WITH WARM SALT WATER IT TASTE BAD BUT SHOULD OFFER SOME RELIEF Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

onelonevoice	Chloraseptic,tastes nasty,works well Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

MM	Gargle with hot (almost unbearable) and add a pinch of salt and a pinch of tumeric powder. Works like a charm ! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

twistedlifesmysteries	old family remedy for sore throat and infection... one shot bacardi 151 .... the alcohol content is so high that it will kill any infection on its way down. be careful of throwing up. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

killabee	sore throat spray. mucho cough drops. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Mummy is not at home	Gargle with warm salted water. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Jerdy	Go to a doctor! Recomended HI & safety Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Erevos N	Symptomatic Lozenges (cough medicine) are often used for short-term pain relief. Gargling with warm salty water is a popular household remedy, although there is only anecdotal evidence this gives anything other than temporary relief and likewise for the use of Aspirin gargles. Warm tea or soup can help temporarily alleviate the pain of a sore throat. Analgesics such as NSAIDs can help reduce the pain associated with a sore throat. Cold beverages and popsicles numb the nerves of the throat somewhat, alleviating the pain for a brief time. Mouthwash (when gargled) reduces the pain but only for a brief time. There have been some studies that show ingesting a solution high in protein can have a profound relieving effect on sore throats, particularly if they are allergy related.[citation needed] Drinking Heavy Amounts of liquid reduces the pain for a short time. However water is most recommended. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

j231977	Gargle with salt water Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

cutiepie	gargle with a cup of hot salt water that will kill all the bacteria or u can drink hot Ginger tea. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

petalfushia	Buy a avacodo... take the seed out of the avacodo and put it in a pan.. add water in it to where the seed is covered.. not too much water.. anyways, boil it til the water is marroon. drink some of that water when cooled off a little. It is a old Indian medicine. and it really works. me and my daughter use it when we have strep throat. It has a natural antibotic in it. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Francis I Saviour	Gargle with salt water - with as much salty as possible and with as much hot as you can withstand. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Orinoco	Gargle Aspirin (if you are not allergic) Gargle salt water or betadine are alternatives Take a bit of pain relief (Acetaminophen or Paracetamol) Drink plenty of water Rest Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Bare Bear	Gargle salt water. It will dry out your throat and kill those suckers. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

paiger8869	take lots of C and drink fresh lemon water works every time Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No