Question 1

Does lemon juice help a sore throat?

Accepted Answer

Generally, lemon juice increase salivation and may help moisten or lubricate an irritated throat. Most commonly, chronic sore throats are dry or irritated. Mouth breathing and acid reflux are two very common causes of sore throat.

Question 2

If you drink straight real lemon juice when you have a sore throat, will it help?

Accepted Answer

Aggressive. Adding honey ; a small amt. Of lemon juice to chamomile tea is often used for a sore throat. Saltwater gargles: mix 1 tsp salt in 8 oz warm water – gargle several times a day.

Question 3

Whenever i take cold drink with ice i will developed sore throat. i had a glass of cold lemon juice about 4 hours ago and i am having sore throat.

Accepted Answer

If ycold drinksou know it makes you sick, do not drink.

Question 4

Is it true that orange juice and lemon juice are good for cold and sore throat? if yes, don't sour drinks cause irritation to the throat?

Accepted Answer

The only benefit is the cooling these drinks may offer the inflamed throat. There would be no other specific health benefits for a cold or sore throat.

Question 5

Lastweek i had a sore throat for a day and followed by diarhea after i used hot lemon juice water. i have a slight fever and lastnight  while doing my work at policestation i experienced very sore eyes and head ache.can this be connected to covid19?

Accepted Answer

Your symptoms are fairly non-specific and do not suggest Covid. Look out for fever (>100.4), cough, shortness of breath).

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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 7

Is cranberry juice good for a sore throat?

Accepted Answer

It won't make it get better any faster, but if it feels good, drink it.

Question 8

Why is tea with lemon and honey recommended while treating a sore throat?

Accepted Answer

TEA = Tannic acid a natural "mucolytic" (dissolves mucous)
LEMON and HONEY  the honey SOOTHES the inflamed throat  (Mainly it makes the TEA TASTE BETTER

Hope this helps!
BE WELL
Dr Z

Question 9

Juice at night linked to sore throat?

Accepted Answer

Acidity of juice may relax the lower esophageal sphincter, allowing gastric reflux into the esophagus & throat. Try drinking non-acidic beverage (water) to see if symptoms resolve.

Question 10

Can pickle juice help ease a sore throat?

Accepted Answer

If your throat is very inflamed then I am concerned that the acidic nature of pickle juice will actually irritate your throat more.  Try warm salt water gargles, humidification, topical benzocaine sprays or viscous lidocaine. Feel better!

Does lemon juice help a sore throat