Question 1

does drinking beer make a sore throat worse?

Accepted Answer

No: Drinking a "normal" amount of beer, such as one or two servings, should not make a sore throat worse. That means the reason one's sore throat is feeling worse would not be from his or her beer.

Question 2

please answer! could drinking alcohol make a sore throat worse?

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YES INDEED: No alcohol or smoking please.

Question 3

please answer! what makes a sore throat worse?

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Don't Gargle: Gargling makes it worse. Very hot drinks swell the tissues, making more pain. Not drinking enough fluids - your urine should turn light.

Question 4

will chewing tobacco make your sore throat worse?

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Possibly: One of the best ways to create throat cancer is using chewing tobacco.  Please see ENT immediately for diagnostic evaluation.

Question 5

how cone aloe vera and manuka honey make my sore throat worse?

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Throat: if you have a bacterial infection those things can make it feel worse. Similarly if youre not sick and have acid reflux, they can make it worse

Question 6

how can i stop a sore throat from getting worse.?

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Might not be able to: For significantly sore throat w swollen tonsils / lymph nodes – see physician ; get a strep throat test ; 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 ; a small amt of lemon juice helps.

Question 7

how can i stop a sore throat before it gets worse?

Accepted Answer

Sore throat: For significant sore throat with swollen tonsils / lymph nodes –  see physician & get a streph throat test. 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.  Add honey & a small amt. Of lemon juice to chamomile tea.

Question 8

i have a sore throat. wil oily food make it worse?

Accepted Answer

Doubtful: Although some health food sites suggest that fatty foods may inhibit your immune system, even if this were remotely accurate it should not hurt your sore throat.

Question 9

sore throat for 3 days and feels like it's getting worse. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Antibiotics: Take Amoxil (amoxicillin) 500 mg 4 times a day for 7 days will help.

Question 10

is there any way to stop a slightly sore throat from developing into something worse?

Accepted Answer

Decongestants: Many time the irritation in your throat is from post nasal drip.  Try a decongestant.

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