How can I get rid of a sore throat?

@daliaj (5674)
India
September 2, 2009 1:43am CST
I have a sore throat and it is irritating me a lot. Today is the harvest festival of my state and I am planning to have a big dinner. It hurts very bad and I can't concentrate on my work due to this. One of my friends said that gargling salt water will help. Do you have any tips to share?
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6 responses
@raj_ka (431)
• India
2 Sep 09
Mix salt in a warm water and use it in the place of mouth wash.This is a natural and instant way for sore throat treatment. Also honey with lime or pepper is another natural way which should be taken 1 or 2 spoon depending on severity of sore throat.
@daliaj (5674)
• India
2 Sep 09
Thank you for the remedy. I am in office and I don't have any way to get honey now. I mixed salt with warm water - I got both the things from office cafetteria. Now, I feel better. It it continues I am going to get honey, pepper I have at home. I think I can get honey from a medical store. If not, I don't know where to get it.
• India
2 Sep 09
U can ask the honey bees to supply honey directly to ur office table.
@Nardz13 (5055)
• New Zealand
2 Sep 09
Hi there. Actually gargling saltwater is one of the best things to do, works for me. As well as hot water, lemon juice and honey. I know what its like to have a sore throat and hey its horrible and annoyingly sore. Well I hope you get your throat sorted and well. Have a good one Daliaj....
@srganesh (6340)
• India
2 Sep 09
Take honey.It soothes the throat well even when you have some coughing due to cold.And having a pepper in the mouth and chewing it will also help to relieve from the sore throat.Try to drink warm water alone which will nor worsen your throat condition.Cheers!
@yogambal_64 (1014)
• India
2 Sep 09
You can have hot milk mixed with little turmeric and pepper powder added to it. You can also mix a spoonful honey and pepper powder at different intervals, it is really soothing. Give a try and wish you a very happy ONAM too.
@tutor19us (455)
• India
2 Sep 09
Try gargling with Disprin. Else, as others have said, try mixing a little bit of salt in warm water and gargle. Else, you can also keep sipping warm water to keep your throat feeling ice. :)
@tintukm (1102)
• India
2 Sep 09
Well salt water can make thing easy,in warm water gargling, after trying this if there's no change go for,the Tulsi leaves in warm water,even try out the concentrated pastes that are for headaches,many tablets too can help you,the recommended one's are those with the gassy effect. When medicines don't come out good,don't try and open up your voice too hard,keep the tone low and wait patiently to heal your soar throat.Do not eat cold or frozen,it can worsen the situation,hope you can enjoy your states harvest festival without a sore throat,by the way what is the festival called , Onam ,Pongal,or something else.