Top 5 Ways to Get Rid of a Sore Throat

Sore throat could be due to a cold. Or due to straining your voice. Or due to changes in weather. But no matter the reason for this condition, sore throats are always a bother. 

 

It is difficult to speak, swallow or even eat. You will feel uncomfortable because of the persistent pain every time you do something where your mouth is involved. And the worst part is, is that it could take days to cure a sore throat.

 

Try Nyquil and Dayquil

This is my personal goto fix for a sore throat. Dayquil/Nyquil get rid of sore throats quickly. They help me get through the day and sleep through the night when I have a cold.

Just be careful not to get on the vicious Dayquil/Nyquil cycle - taking Dayquil when you wake and Nyquil before bed for multiple days. Taking them too much will make you feel loopy and out of body.  

 

Try Gargling

To cure sore throat fast you need to do the following. Gargle warm water with a pinch of salt. 

This age-old treatment will soothe your sore throat and help reduce pain and swelling. 

Gargle (but do not swallow) the warm solution as often as you like to reduce pain. You can gargle this solution in the morning and before going to sleep.

Here are 4 great videos to show you various ways to gargle:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Try Lozenges 

Chew lozenges to reduce pain. Commercially-prepared lozenges may be brought over-the-counter. 

Simply pop one in your mouth and chew. Let the lozenge dissolve in your mouth. As it dissolves, the chemical ingredients will soothe your sore throat. 

As a bonus punch to your sore throat, gargle using the salt water solution after you are finished with your lozenge.

Here are the top customer rated Lozenges for a sore throat:

 

1. Thayers Slippery Elm Lozenges
They keep your throat moist and coated.

2. Fisherman's Friend Original Extra Strong

They taste horrible but works amazingly well and get your throat feeling good quickly.

 

3. doTERRA On Guard Protecting Throat Drops
They have a strong cinnamon flavor and they really help sooth a throat.

 

4. Organic Silver Lozenges - Soothing Honey with Lemon
These are the best tasting of the group. They work better than cough drops!

5. Chloraseptic Max Strength Lozenges
Customers report quick relief, but some are iff-y about the taste.

 

Try Hydrogen Peroxide

Another effective treatment to get rid of a sore throat is using a hydrogen peroxide solution rinse. 

Hydrogen peroxide has natural properties that make it a good oral rinse. It kills bacteria and keeps the mouth fresh and clean. 

1. Mix a cap-full of 3% hydrogen peroxide in a glass of water. 
2. Gargle it and swish the solution in your mouth so that it hits the back of your throat. 
3. Spit the solution out. Repeat if necessary. 

If you cannot bear the bitter taste of hydrogen peroxide you can add a dollop of honey to the mix.

 

Try Vapor Rub

Use Vicks Vapor Rub which contains aromatic ingredients that help decongest the throat. Rub the vapor rub on your chest or over your throat. 

You can put a teaspoon of vapor rub inside a steam inhalation machine and inhale the fumes just like you would inhale steam.

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These are the best ways to get rid of a sore throat. But in addition to these treatments, you should cut down on sweets and carbonated beverages. You should avoid smoking as you treat your sore throat.  And finally, you nee to drink a lot more water and increase your fluid intake to help treat sore throat as soon as possible.

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