Question 1

what can help me with my scratchy throat and cough?

Accepted Answer

Hot liquids.: Many things are used commonly. Hot salt water gargles, hot tea with honey.  Otc preps like chloraseptic ( a numbing medication) or guaifanesin ( an expectorant) plus or minus dm ( a cough suppressant).

Question 2

what is the best way to soothe a sore/scratchy throat and cough?

Accepted Answer

Soothe: Saltwater gargles: mix 1 tsp salt in 8 oz warm water – gargle several times a day. 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. Slippery elm bark lozenges are another option.

Question 3

my wife has just gotten over a bacterial virus and i think i have now got it.  throat is scratchy and red with drainage and a nagging cough.  started last night.

scratchy throat and cough?

Accepted Answer

Doctor can check: Throat pain can be from strep throat (antibiotics are needed), a cold or influenza (more likely if coughing; 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&#x27;t go away quickly. Bacteria, mycoplasma, and virus germs are very different and have different treatments.

Question 4

my wife has just gotten over a bacterial virus with the help of an antibiotic.  i think i have it now.  throat feels scratchy, red and with drainage and a nagging cough.  started last night.

scratchy throat and cough?

Accepted Answer

No antibiotic needed: FYI, there are bacteria and viruses, but no such thing as a "bacterial virus". The large majority of colds like your wife had, and your symptoms are typical, are due to viruses, which are not helped by antibiotics. Your wife probably was going to improve just as quickly with or without the antibiotic, and you probably dont need one. But check with your doctor if uncertain. Good luck.

Question 5

i started getting a cold a couple days ago but all its been is a very scratchy throat and a mild cough? today with the symptoms being the worst.

Accepted Answer

Doctor can evaluate: Throat symptoms 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, one sees the doctor if the sore throat is bothersome, recurrent, or doesn't go quickly (mainly to check for strep throat). Sore throats can heal on their own, but antibiotics are used for strep throat.

Question 6

scratchy throat for 4 days now, treatment?

Accepted Answer

Some options.: Saltwater gargles are helpful. Mix a 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 amount of lemon juice is good. Pour boiling water over thinly sliced organic ginger. Steep for at least five minutes in a covered pot. Add 2 to 3 tbs of honey ; sip.

Question 7

what the best home remedy for a scratchy throat?

Accepted Answer

Voice rest: And salt water gargles and rest.If this is not a result of cheering for your team then it may be the start of a viral sore throat.Back to answer # 1:voice rest, warm saline gargles and personal rest.I'd also advise chicken noodle soup as well.If mom can prepare it you'll recover faster.

Question 8

can you tell me what is the best remedy for sore & scratchy throat?

Accepted Answer

Home remedies: 49 year old male with sore, scratchy throat - warm water brewed with honey and lemon several times per day, honey throat lozenges, warm tea. Gargling with warm salt water. Also OTC spray  bottles with numbing properties.

Question 9

i have a scratchy throat and a dry cough with some congestion , which otc meds should i get?

Accepted Answer

Syrup: This is probably an early viral upper respiratory tract infection. To soothe a scratchy throat and a dry,unproductive,hacking cough, take a cough suppressant syrup that contains dextromethorphan, like RobitussinDM. To promote and loosen mucus, take a syrup like guaifenesin.

Question 10

i have a scratchy throat but i'm no longer sick(cold) and my voice doesn't sound normal what can i take? i try to cough to clear it but doesn't work.

Accepted Answer

Saline nose spray: Saline nose spray and gargles with saline and Mucinex (guaifenesin) can help with scratchy voice after a viral uri

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My wife has just gotten over a bacterial virus and i think i have now got it. throat is scratchy and red with drainage and a nagging cough. started last night. scratchy throat and cough?

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My wife has just gotten over a bacterial virus with the help of an antibiotic. i think i have it now. throat feels scratchy, red and with drainage and a nagging cough. started last night. scratchy throat and cough?

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I started getting a cold a couple days ago but all its been is a very scratchy throat and a mild cough? today with the symptoms being the worst.

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Scratchy throat for 4 days now, treatment?

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What the best home remedy for a scratchy throat?

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Can you tell me what is the best remedy for sore & scratchy throat?

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I have a scratchy throat and a dry cough with some congestion , which otc meds should i get?

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I have a scratchy throat but i'm no longer sick(cold) and my voice doesn't sound normal what can i take? i try to cough to clear it but doesn't work.

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