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This is an emergency! How do I cure a bad sore throat?

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Question - (23 October 2007) 5 Answers - (Newest, 23 October 2007)
A , * writes:

Hi all!

Is there anyone who has a tried and tested solution to get rid of a very bad sore throat??? I went to the doctors yesterday, he said it was a viral infection, drink plenty, rest loads and have paracetamols. I am off work, it is getting worse and i need it to be gone, asap! I'm going to my son's graduation on Monday and i can see me being still unwell! Help.

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A reader, anonymous, writes (23 October 2007):

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Thank you all! I will try that Uncle Phil tonight!!.

Take care

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A female reader, Fairy_Lu United Kingdom +, writes (23 October 2007):

Fairy_Lu agony auntI have many musician friends and spending a night singing on stage for a noisy crowd can cause really bad sore throats so they eat honey it soothes it and really helps and it tatse nice too

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A female reader, stina United States +, writes (23 October 2007):

stina agony auntHi Waterloo,

Aww! Sorry to hear that you're sick!

Well, I have a quick solution that will only mask the problem, really, but at least it will make you feel better. Have you tried using a numbing throat spray? I've used them before when I absolutely couldn't stand my throat hurting anymore and it worked for a while. Perhaps you could stop by the drug store and ask the pharmacist what he recommends?

Hope this helps!

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A female reader, anonymous, writes (23 October 2007):

I was suffering with the same a few weeks ago, i also had sceptic tonsilitis!! My doctor gave me some penicillin which your doctor should have done the same for you if you have a viral infection.

I took penicillin and after a day or so my throat was 10 times better.

Also, my nan made me a "Hot Toddy", boil some hot water in to a cup and add a tablespoon of honey and a drop of whiskey . . . . works a treat!!!

Hope you feel better soon xx

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A reader, anonymous, writes (23 October 2007):

Hiya Sunset

My old granny's recipe works quite well - if you've got a sweet tooth.

Half a tin of Lyles Golden Syrup in a pudding basin.

1 Spanish Onion well chopped up.

Mix the onion with the syrup and cover with cling film. Leave for an hour. Stir. Leave another half hour. The syrup then goes watery.

Gargle then drink it one tablespoonful at a time every hour or when you feel the need.

Works a treat if you can stand the taste!

Phil

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