Sore Throat

[msemma]

Anyone know any good remedies for a sore throat except for ice cream and honey? Been generally run down of late, came down with a sore throat and super-tiredness last night just as I was leaving work. Need to be well by Monday as have important stuff to do in the evening. What'll help me get back on my feet asap?

[Scarlett]

Gargle with salt water to kill any infection. And REST.

[Lonnie]

Scarlett is correct, my mother, (bless her), used this method with us, but she used very warm water with it, I don't know if it makes a difference, but salt water is the thing.

[natty23]

not a remedy as such, but i always find hot vimto soothes my throat a treat!

[spudqueen]

Mr Spudqueen swears by garlic pearls for a sore throat.

[gazzawazza]

Gargling with souluble aspirin is very good for sore throats too.

[gazzawazza]

Hmmm, my answer not worth any stars then? *Adopts sulking expression.* And I've had the mother of all sore throats for the last 6 weeks.

[msemma]

I've been restingas Scarlett suggested!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You can have some stars now sulky.

[gazzawazza]

He-he!

[crisgal]

i was told to take echinacea daily to prevent a recurrance of a "quinzy", and when I feel a sore throat coming on to double the dose. I don't know if it's too late but might be worth a try.

[msemma]

Aye, got going on the echinacea today - had it before when I was run down, in a tincture with astragalus and ginseng and it got me back on my feet again so hoping it'll work again.