Question 1

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 2

what's good for a sore throat? what's bad for it?

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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. Hydrate well.

Question 3

is butter and sugar mixed together good for a sore throat?

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Uncertain: There is supposed to be an old fashioned remedy with warm  milk , butter, honey, &amp; sugar. I have no idea how effective it is . I usually recommend warm salt water for gargling.

Question 4

what is good for a sore throat?

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Sore throat: For significant sore throat with swollen tonsils / lymph nodes –  see physician & 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 several times a day. Or gargle with aloe vera juice twice a day.

Question 5

is green tea good for a sore throat ?

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Could help soothe it: Should not hurt it.

Question 6

what good for a sore throat that makes it painful to swallow?

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Hot tea: And the juice of two limes or lemons. Also, eating pineapple would help.

Question 7

is cranberry juice good for a sore throat?

Accepted Answer

No: It won't make it get better any faster, but if it feels good, drink it.

Question 8

what's good for a sore throat? i have apple cider vinegar, organic honey, salt, chamomile tea, eggs & rum.

Accepted Answer

Honey and Tea: If you have honey at home, you might want to try mixing honey and fresh lemon juice in some warm water and sip.  Alcohol should be avoided since it is dehydrating.  While there is certainly nothing wrong with chamomile tea, peppermint or licorice tea may be more comforting.  Apple cider vinegar may well be irritate the throat unless diluted significantly.

Question 9

yoghurt good for sore throat?

Accepted Answer

Really cold yogurt : May feel soothing. If you have a significantly sore throat w swollen tonsils / lymph nodes – see your medical provider & get a strep throat test & culture. Saltwater gargles are very helpful. Mix a teaspoon of salt in 8 oz of warm water – gargle with this several times a day. You can gargle with aloe vera juice a couple of times per day. A mixture of chamomile tea with honey & a small amount of &gt;.

Question 10

what is good for sore throat from a cold?

Accepted Answer

Hot tea: And the juice of two limes or lemos.

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