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Home Remedies for Sore Throat

Thursday, February 26, 2009
Related Tags: throat | sore | mucus | mayo | clinic
 

Instructions

Honey

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    Honey coats the throat and can reduce soreness in the throat when taken on its own or when mixed into a warm beverage.

Tea

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    Hot tea with lemon can soothe sore throat pain and dryness, and the lemon juice acts to reduce mucus, according to the Mayo Clinic.

Chicken Soup

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    According to the Mayo Clinic, this classic remedy does work to relieve sore throats and nasal congestion by reducing inflammation.

Steam

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    Steam from a warm shower or humidifier can reduce throat irritation and prevent the throat from becoming too dry.

Salt & Water

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    Gargling with a half teaspoon of salt mixed into an 8-ounce glass of warm water can loosen mucus and ease throat pain.

Mints

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    Sucking on peppermints or other types of hard candies can moisturize the throat and help the flow of mucus.

Fresh Air

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    Chemicals from household cleaners and tobacco smoke can cause more inflammation and increase throat pain; getting fresh air can reduce irritation caused by these environmental chemicals.

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Home Remedies for Sore Throat Provided by eHow.com
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