Question 1

what are the best remedies for a sore throat?

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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 2

whats the best cure for a sore throat ?

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Time: Water, lozenges, chloraceptic spray.

Question 3

the best cure for a sore throat is what?

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

Question 4

what's best for a sore throat at home? i read chloroseptic?

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Lotsa Options: Yeah, chloroseptic is OK. Tastes kinds weird and doesn't last all that long. Also avoid potential irritants like salt, citrus, hot peppers, and the like. And try cold, like frozen yogurt or ice cream/ice milk/ice chips and soft foods, nothing with sharp edges (like Cap'n Crunch or sea urchins). If it starts feeling like you're swallowing razor blades, and you spike a fever go see a doctor

Question 5

what is best for a sore throat: ginger juice, or brandy?

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Ginger juice: Better of two choices, though honestly not familiar with is use for sore thoat but is safe, avoid alcohol for any medical problem, it is not a medication.
 Try honey, warm herbal tea, hot shower, cough drops,  salt water gargle, hot chicken soup, honestly home remedies, besides alcohol, are best choices.

Question 6

whats the best thing to take for a sore throat it hurts so bad to swallow?

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Sore throat: Garggle with salt and water, tea with honey helps, if it continues see your doctor you may have an infection.

Question 7

what is best to use for a sore throat, resulting from sinus infection?

Accepted Answer

Sore throat: If your throat is not infected then warm salt water gargles is as good as anything OTC. Good Luck

Question 8

what's the best for sore throat?

Accepted Answer

Doctor can check: New throat pain can be from a strep throat infection (antibiotics are needed), a cold or influenza (antibiotics usually not used), or from some other cause such as allergies or irritants. Usually, a person sees the doctor if the sore throat is bothersome, recurrent, or doesn't go away quickly (mainly to check for strep throat). Throat lozenges and Tylenol (acetaminophen) or Motrin can help decrease throat pain.

Question 9

whats best to heal a sore throat faster?

Accepted Answer

Dr. can check throat: New throat pain can be from a strep throat infection (antibiotics are needed), a cold or influenza (antibiotics usually not used), or from some other cause such as allergies or irritants. Usually, a person sees the doctor if the sore throat is bothersome, recurrent, or doesn't go away quickly (mainly to check for strep throat). A couple days of throat lozenges and tylenol (acetaminophen) can decrease throat pain.

Question 10

what is the best way to soothe a sore throat?

Accepted Answer

Salt water gargles: Gargle with salt water, nsaids such as motrin, and treat the underlying cause.  See your doctor.

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