Horribly sore throat??!
Question:
Horribly sore throat??
I've had my share of sore throats in my day and nothing compares to this one... im sure it's just from a cold (alot of people around me have been sick). I've tried hot drinks (coffee, tea, etc.), cold drinks, warm salt water. Nothing seems to be helping. any suggestions??
its only been about 2 days so its not to the doctor point yet. im just looking for maybe some homeremidies or ideas.
3 weeks ago
it's really itchy/scratchy. I can't even really talk without choking!!
Answers:
Try a few things before you see a doctor...
1. Take a few throat lozenges (sp?) like Cepacol. See if that helps at all.
2. Keep gargling with warm salt water.
3. Although I doubt this is the case, there is a possibility that your sore throat could be caused by acid reflux rather than a cold or an infection. The vast majority of the time, you will feel pain in your chest (heartburn), but not always. Try taking a relatively mild dose of an antacid (either 2 or 3 Tums or Rolaids, or 2 spoons of Maalox or Mylanta) to see if that helps.