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by OttoZone on April 4th, 2009
gargle with warm salt water
try eating honey
sip warm brandy
by Violet on April 4th, 2009
cough drops, throat spray, lemon/honey tea, green tea
by RC loves ice cream on April 4th, 2009
Antibiotics are for bacteria, not viruses. Check whether there are any throat medications which include a topical anaesthetic - they will ease off the pain (but don't do anything to the virus itself). Your body will have to fight off the virus itself. Don't worry, it's usually very good at it.
by Mr_Natural Abstractor of the Quintessence on April 4th, 2009
Your doc is right; antibiotics don't kill viruses.
Gargle warm water with a half teaspoon of salt or a tablespoon of ordinary cider vinegar (or both) dissolved in it. It clears out the gunk.
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by Emmtee on November 12th, 2009
I generally turn to Chloraseptic, but if I over-use it, it upsets my stomach. I've found that ibuprofen, aspirin, or acetaminophen work well to relive throat pain just as they do to relieve other pains.
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by Have A Nice Day on September 23rd, 2010
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Why Does My Throat Fill Up With Mucus After I Eat or Drink Something?
by halfbldprincess2 on August 11th, 2010
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why do i wake up with such a sore throat?
by carmenator8 on November 3rd, 2011
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Ifeel like have an obstruction in my throat.I have trichotillomania and ingest the hair,I'm convinced the two are linked.What do u think?
by justme103 on July 29th, 2010
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My throat hurts a little, but not bad. what are some everyday healthy foods that won't hurt?
by squiggleybop on September 19th, 2010
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You're reading My throat is so sore with this virus it hurts to swallow but the doctor said antibiotics won't help, can you suggest any home remedies to lessen the pain?
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thanks ottozone I will try 1 and 2. The kids are taking advantage of me as they know I can't raise my voice. :( Also having intermittent fevers and they are not being co-operative at all. +6
by lovebettafish on April 4th, 2009
Yep, listen to OttoZone..great answer, not to mention if you drink enough Brandy, you will feel no pain.
by deltabtry on April 4th, 2009
I did the salt water gargle last night, and this morning I had less pain than yesterday, a little easier to swallow too, so thankyou ottozone!
by lovebettafish on April 5th, 2009