What can i do to get rid of a sore throat?

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Aim4	Honey. Its amazing.... you have to try some... take it as often as possible Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Adele	if you have a Ginger...make it like a candy...its a little bit hot...but its good for sore throat.... Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Let Me Think	Gargle salt water, and don't rinse it after you're done. It stings a little, but it really helps. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

smoothsoullady	If it's bad enough, to be uncomfortable enough to miss school, maybe a doctor should see it. It could be something like tonsilitis, and it's better to be sure. Other than that, I would say, take lozenges. A little honey, maybe with lemon. Teeth checkups, and good mouth and gum hygeine can help alot. If you haven't got any bad teeth that should come out or be fixed. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

john b	Chloraseptic spray. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

meow	gargle with a mix of water and white vinegar, Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Buzzz G	gargle Hydrogen Peroxide.always works Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

PHUK~CHERRY{BOMB}	You don't have to miss school just because of a sore throat!! Just keep some cough drops in your pocket at school and pop them in when ever it starts to bother you. Make sure you get real cough drops and not those wanna-be's that are more like eating hard candy!! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

bluealt	Gargle with warm salt water. Eat chicken noodle soup. Drink lots of water. Take Tylenol. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

mom of a boy and girl	Gargling with Listerine is usually a good choice.........3x a day Hope you feel better ! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

tjnw79	honey and lemon with some water warm it up. also try throat drops. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

mabdelgaid2@yahoo.com	Give plenty of liquids and cough medicine if you think this helps. Humidify the room to help breathing ( by placing a wet towel in front of radiator for example). Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

BonesofaTeacher	sleep & fluids. doctors say gargle salt water. but sleep always works best for me. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

njyecats	Throat Coat Tea works well for me Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Jigs Wife	gargle with warm salt water 2 or 3 times today....hope you feel better. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

dragonrider707	Gargle with hot salty water every time it starts to feel sore or at least 3 times a day. Dont swallow it. This works every time...its a bit yukky but if you can stand it it will work. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

mandy	cough drops? try drinking hot water, honey and lemon juice. tastes gross but really works. clears ur head aand throat Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

nour	u must drink hot drinks. like a yansone. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

katlover31	gargle with warm salt water. 2-3 times daily get some chloraseptic spray & lozenges. (in between) Hope you feel better :) Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

chexmix	cepacole throat drops work well. tea is good too any plain tea add 2teaspoons honey 2teaspoons apple vinager Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Jeanjean	Remedies Aloe vera juice Gargle with aloe vera juice two times daily. Apple cider vinegar (ACV) According to Dr. Jarvis in his classic Folk Medicine, the remedy to use to get rid of a sore throat is to gargle with ACV. The acidity should kill the bacteria on contact. Mix one teaspoon to 2 tablespoons in a glass of water. You can mix it as strong as you can stand it. Gargle one mouthful every hour, swallowing afterward. Repeat twice each time. This treatment can cure a streptococcic sore throat in 24 hours. The acid in the ACV is very helpful in soothing and minimizing the sore throat, and, if you swallow it, the extra Potassium is also beneficial. Note: After using this remedy be sure to rinse your mouth with water to prevent the acid from eroding the enamel on your teeth. Combine one teaspoon of apple cider vinegar, one teaspoon of cayenne pepper and three tablespoons of clover honey in a glass of warm water. Gargle as often as necessary. Betony is a useful Astringent which reduces inflammation. Make a tea and use as a gargle. cayenne pepper Add 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper to 1 cup of boiling water; stir well and gargle while mixture is very warm. This brings more circulation to the area and helps draw away the infection. To this formula you can add 4 parts Echinacea, 1 part Garlic bulb, and 2 parts Peppermint leaves to 1 part cayenne. Or another remedy is to add 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper to 1 cup of boiling water; stir well and sip slowly. Chamomile tea Make a tea adding 1 or 2 teaspoons of dried Chamomile blossoms to a pint of boiling water; steep and drink a cup every few hours. Chlorophyll Use ? teaspoon to ? cup of water and gargle three times a day. Echinacea/Goldenseal Add 30 drops of Echinacea/Goldenseal combination to one cup of warm water; drink every two hours. Ginger Peel the skin from a small ginger Root. Slice the root into thin coins and place the pieces into a small pot of water. Boil the pieces to make tea. The tea should turn a yellowish (straw) or tan color. Add three tablespoons of your favorite honey to sweeten the tea. Sip the hot tea slowly. The tea gives a sharp tingle to the throat after swallowing it. After you sip it, gently clear your throat.This tea also works for trying to get your voice back after a cold. This remedy compliments of Cathy Ekaitis. Goldenseal Boil a pint of water and add ? teaspoon of powdered goldenseal Root. Drink hot. Goldenseal is well known for its antibiotic properties. Grapefruit seed extract This extract is a powerful all-around antimicrobial product and is an excellent disinfectant and antiseptic. Add five drops to a glass of water for a soothing gargle. Honey/apple cider vinegar Mix ? cup of apple cider vinegar and ? cup of honey. Take one tablespoon every four hours or as needed for pain relief. Honey/lemon juice Take several tablespoons of this mixture several times a day. Let it sit in your throat a little while. This remedy will also help alleviate that irritating throat "tickle." Hyssop Steep two teaspoons of dried Hyssop in one cup of boiling water, covered for ten minutes; strain and drink cool for an expectorant or hot to relieve coughs, congestion, and sore throat. The oils in Hyssop are good for mild respiratory problems. Hyssop contains marrubiin, the same compound that makes horehound an excellent expectorant. Lemon Add the juice of one lemon and one teaspoon of salt to one cup of warm water. Gargle three times a day for one minute. Licorice Either suck Licorice candy or drink Licorice tea made by steeping one teaspoon of licorice Root in a cup of hot water for three minutes. Drinking the tea will help clear mucus. Marshmallow root bark Make a tea by putting one or two teaspoons in a cup of hot water. Drink several cups a day or as needed. This tea will coat the throat and relieve soreness and coughs. Mustard Grind one tablespoon of mustard seed and combine with the juice of half a lemon, one tablespoon of salt, one tablespoon of clear honey, and 1 1/4 cups of boiling water. Leave this mixture, covered, for 15 minutes and use as a gargle. Myrrh It can be made into a tea. To make the tea add 2 sprigs of coarsely chopped Parsley, 3 whole spice cloves, 1 teaspoon of powdered Myrrh, and 1/4 teaspoon powdered Goldenseal to 1 pint of boiling water. Steep. Stir occasionally while cooling, then strain and use as a gargle or Mouthwash. Pomegranate Boil some Pomegranate rinds and drink as a tea. The Pomegranate contains astringents Slippery Elm bark Make a tea by putting one or two teaspoons in a cup of hot water. Drink several cups a day or as needed. This tea will coat the throat and relieve soreness and coughs. Slippery Elm lozenges may also be used and are much more convenient if you are going to be away from home. Thyme Make a tea by lightly crushing five fresh or dried leaves; place in a cup and fill with water cooled to just below boiling; cover and leave to infuse for five minutes; remove leaves and drink. May also be used as a gargle. Thyme has antiseptic properties. Water/salt Mix a teaspoon of salt in eight ounces of quite warm water. Gargle the whole mixture several times a day. This will increase the blood supply to the area by washing away mucus and dilating capillaries, thereby enabling better circulation of infection-fighting antibodies. The Best Remedy is cayenne Pepper! You may still need to continue the remedy for 2 - 3 days to see final results, so be patient! This remedy works when antibiotics do not. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

justme	Gargle with warm salt water. If it is strep this will not help though you'll need to see your dr. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

RadicalRetro	sorry to hear you're not feeling well. :( my grandmother always made a drink lots of tea. for school, maybe you can ask the teacher if you could keep a couple cough drops. those are soothing. get well soon :) Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

oif1983	Try some icecream. It would be nice an cool on a hot sore throat. Try not to talk too much also. and suck on some lemon throat lozenges Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

elainecynthia	gargle with warm salt water do this during the day many times it really works. Get well soon. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

uncle billy	lemon tea helps me Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

roxy	Suck on some lemon wedges. This really works! My Italian mother in law shared this with me many years ago and I swear by it. The acidity in the lemons kills the bacteria and soothes the throat. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

kimchee_boi	the best home remedy is to gargle w/ warm salt water Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

leahpar77	Hey there, just getting my husband over a sever sore throat! We found that a tea called Throat Coat helped a lot. We found it in an organic food store- and all the ingredients are natural and it really seemed to soothe his throat. Also, try Aveda Comforting Tea- it has a cooling after effect. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

billy72209	well what my mom always tells me to do is to gargle with salt water which is nasty but it works. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Kat	Get acupuncture! It'll make it go away. I swear it! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No