what helps a sore throat?


i don't have cough drops or peppermints...i don't want to gargle with salt water...please tell me there's another way to help it feel better!!!??? thanks
Best answer:
Simply drinking hot drinks will help. I know it sounds odd, cold drinks do feel better; However, hot drinks melt away the mucus and bacteria that are making your throat sore. Drink hot tea, decaf coffee, or even just hot water with lemon and/or honey. Cold drinks will only thicken the mucus.

Be sure to stay away from drinking dairy while you have a sore throat. The dairy cultures will "curdle" in the swollen tissues and make your throat more sore.

Hope you feel better soon! ;)

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Published: 8/28/2008