Question 1

i have a sore throat, dry cough, and inflamed taste buds. i eat cough drops like candy, when i don't my throat is dry and irritated. ?

Accepted Answer

Dark brown honey: Cold Eze ( zinc) lozenges, warm water gargles, Tylenol (acetaminophen) as needed. Cough drops are useless. But some Robitusssin DM, or a generic equivalent. gradma's tea and honey, nice warm chicken soupnd

Question 2

have anaphylaxis 2 latex/pcn/mango. last 2x ive had a berry popsicle, got a very sore throat. just noticed same reaction 2 mixed berry candy. allergy?

Accepted Answer

Anaphylaxis: Yes you definitely have an allergy to the berry family

Question 3

what are the best remedies for a sore throat?

Accepted Answer

Sore throat: For significantly sore throat w swollen tonsils / lymph nodes – see physician &amp; get a strep throat test &amp; culture. Antibiotics are imperative for Strep Throat.  Try saltwater gargles. Mix tsp of salt in 8 oz of warm water – gargle w this several times/day. You can gargle w Aloe Vera juice a couple of times per day. A mix of chamomile tea w honey &amp; a small amt of lemon juice helps.

Question 4

what are the best throat drops for sore throat?

Accepted Answer

I can't tell you the: 'best'. Slippery elm bark lozenges are a good option.

Question 5

what is the best way to take ease the pain of a sore throat?

Accepted Answer

Lozenges: There are otc sore throat lozenges that can provide temporary local pain relief to the area.

Question 6

whats the best cure for a sore throat ?

Accepted Answer

Time: Water, lozenges, chloraceptic spray.

Question 7

the best cure for a sore throat is what?

Accepted Answer

Warm honey: 1 tablespoon of warm honey every 2-4 hours.

Question 8

what tea is best to soothe a sore throat?

Accepted Answer

Some options: Consider making tea with 2 tsp of marshmallow root bark per 1cup of hot water (steep in a covered pot for at least 5 minutes).  Drink several times a day or as needed to relieve throat pain.  
Try adding 2 tsp of slippery elm bark to 1 cup of hot water (steep for at least 5 minutes in a covered teapot). Drink this as needed to relieve pain or a few times per day.

Question 9

doctors, what are the best ways to cure a sore throat?

Accepted Answer

Sore throat tx.: For significant sore throat with swollen tonsils / lymph nodes –  see physician &amp; get a strep throat test/ culture. If you have Strep Throat, antibiotic therapy is imperative to prevent future complications. Consider Tylenol (acetaminophen) or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications. Saltwater gargles: Mix 1 tsp salt in 8 oz warm water – gargle with Aloe Vera juice twice a day.  gargle several times a day.

Question 10

what is the best way to git rid of a sore throat fast?

Accepted Answer

gargle: Gargle with salt infused water and see your md for a culture to be proactive.

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