is there evidence showing cold drinks will cause sore throats?

Question

I often get a sore throat and the causes wary. Sometimes if I go out in the cold weather or even if I drink something cold or sometimes even if I am tired & sleep late etc. Any suggestions on any medications (e.G stronger antihistamine etc) that can help

Answer 1

Unknown to me.: I am not aware that cold drinks cause sore throats. If you share a cold drink with a friend who has an infection - you might catch it.

Answer 2

Lots of things: Try gargling salt water. Take pain relievers. Suck on lozenges, i like cepacol maximum strength. If it's severe or prongued, see a doctor in case the infection needs treatment.

Answer 3

Depends: A simple sore throat from a cold responds nicely to hot liquid of some type. Some people like hot water and honey, some like tea, and then there is always chicken soup. Lozenges can help as well as advil or tylenol (acetaminophen). If the sore throat is severe and you are having trouble swallowing, not just discomfort, but pain you may have a viral or bacterial infection. In that case you should see your doctor.

Answer 4

Depends: Sore throats are caused by many things. Sometime allergies and drainage. Control that and the st goes away. Some are due to bacterial infections. Treat the infection and the throat gets better in 3-5 days. Some are viral. These can last from 3-5 days to 1-2 weeks. Usually not medications to use, just symptomatic treatment. Prolonged st---get checked out!

Answer 5

depends on cause: It may last for a few days to a couple of weeks. Be aware that you could be contagious for 2 to 3 weeks if you have strep throat that isn't treated with antibiotics.

Answer 6

Viral infection: Voice loss (laryngitis) is almost always viral. You can use warm salt water gargles and ibuprofen. If it lasts more than 2 weeks, you may need to see an ENT doctor to have your vocal chords checked.

Answer 7

Warmth & swallowing: Tea, when used for symptomatic relief of a sore throat, exposes the throat to warmth but also is beneficial because of the oils found in tea, namely tannin. The mechanical act of swallowing also cleanses the throat naturally.

Answer 8

Hot tea: And the juice of two limes or lemons. Eat or drink pineapple juice.

Answer 9

Cold w Sore Throat: 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. Pour boiling water over thinly sliced ginger. Steep 5 min. In a covered pot. Add 2 to 3 tbs honey ; sip. Try thyme tea.

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