OT: Any remedies for a sore throat?

[Veloo]

Went commuting on Monday in -15C weather. I think that may have been a factor in me catching the wife's bug the next day. Been getting worse since.
I can deal with mucus, achiness and chills. What I can't deal with is a sore throat that feels like you're swallowing a dozen knives with each gulp.

What's your (effective) remedy?

Doctor said it's viral and a low level fever.

[Louis]

A bit of this and you'll be soothed by the honey, herbs and spices, or by the whiskey.

Nectar of the gods.

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[johnmdesigner]

Slice up some ginger boil it in water add a little honey drink hot.

[Hilltopperny]

Raw honey, lemon juice and apple cider vinegar warmed up:beer:

[wallymann]

tea with honey.
jack and coke (or just jack)
gargle with salt water.
i've also been using a throat spray (http://www.nutribiotic.com/throat-spray.html) with zinc and grapefruit seed extract.

[echappist]

Went commuting on Monday in -15C weather. I think that may have been a factor in me catching the wife's bug the next day. Been getting worse since.
I can deal with mucus, achiness and chills. What I can't deal with is a sore throat that feels like you're swallowing a dozen knives with each gulp.

What's your (effective) remedy?

Doctor said it's viral and a low level fever.

a lot of zicam + some tylenol + sleep

in fact, since i've started zicam at the first sign of scratchy throat, i haven't had painful sore throats. YMMV, as apparently zicam doesn't work well for everyone

[Mzilliox]

like everyone has said, i like tea with honey and lemon. ginger helps too

[Tony T]

I used to use pure honey drops, but can't find them anymore so I use robitussin or halls honey cough drops.

[Ralph]

You have an infection. Don't let it progress too far without seeking medical help. It can get worse. Bronchitis? Just a cold....sure...wait it out a few days. I don't mess around with things that can spread to my ears, lungs, nostrils, etc. Riding in the cold....exercise induced asthma can be a concern. Be careful.

[terry]

My mom's remedy has worked for me for 66 years: gargle with salt in warm water.

[Ralph]

My mom's remedy has worked for me for 66 years: gargle with salt in warm water.

I've had a primary care Doctor recommend that. Suck it up your nose also to clear that.

[timnem70]

That's the strain going good aroumd. I'm in Denver Colorado and had the exact same symptoms. LOTS of sleep (when not coughing up a lung.) cough drops, and more sleep. Sorry man. It's a beastly one this year.

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[Mr. Squirrel]

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nuts!

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[easysmile]

MZillioux already offered this, but it's worth repeating.

Oh, and you need to include the *zest* of the lemon, as the immune-boosting bioflavinoids are contained therein, not in the juice. The ginger is there as an anti-flammatory, not for flavor. Honey is there to cut the acidic bite of the lemon, etc.

Good luck.

[Jaq]

Another vote for hot water & salt. Hot as you can stand it, gargle it.

[tiretrax]

Mucinex, salt water gargle, and salt water nasal rinse.