Soothing a Sore throat

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<p>I have a cold, and my throat is sore, any suggesitons for ways to soothe my throat? (not meds). Your help is greatly appreciated, have a happy day!</p>

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<p>Gurgling saltwater can help relieve your sore throat (make sure you don't swallow!) Apparently the saltwater causes the bacteria to lose water (in an effort to create a state of equilibrium), and the bacteria die off.</p>

<p>Other than that, I personally find drinking warm fluids to be soothing.</p>

<p>Hope you're feeling better soon :)</p>

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<p>I don't know how sore your throat is and what your schedule is but in a pinch you can use numbing spray or lozenges that will numb your throat. I have had to resort to that but it is better than misery when you have an exam or performance.</p>

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<p>you might want to try drinking honey.</p>

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<p>hot tea w/ lemon and honey works wonders ><></p>

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<p>yeah what the above posters have said.
I like lemon tea when I have a sore throat..</p>

<p>Once, I had these powerful lozenges and they fully numbed my taste buds and everything tasted awful. Plus, I didn't know that they were laxatives and I had to go poopoo a lot because I was taking one after the other.
So i don't suggest powerfulpowerful lozenges but honey/lemon lozenges taste good and works well.</p>

<p>Oh and I got a cold too! but a runny nose for me..</p>

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<p>I would get banned if I answered.</p>

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<p>There is an Arabic dressing called tehinee. One spoon of that will sooth your throat for hours. You can find Tehini (or Tehinee) at any major super market.</p>

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<p>you mean Tahini?
I had never heard of that as a treatment
I like wild cherry bark tea
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<p>It is an Arabic word, so there is no right way of spelling it in English! LOL But yes, Tahini works wonders. Immediate relief.</p>

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<p>Gargle with a mouthwash like Cepacol. It works perfectly.
Edit: Unless that counts as a medication...</p>

<p>But non-med... I have a sore throat right now and my mom makes me drink hot water mixed with a tablespoon of honey. It works but not for a long time. And it doesn't taste too good. I think it's just the hot water that soothes it, not the honey like she thinks.</p>

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<p>haha, emsibdn, were we thinking the same thing when we read the title?</p>

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<p>Thanks everyone! I took the honey and tea suggestion :D. I'm feeling much better today, just a little sore</p>

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I took the honey and tea suggestion

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