Sore Throat

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SORE THROAT

Sometimes you can pinpoint the exact moment when it starts. Awakening early for a frosty run or racing to a late-afternoon meeting, you swallow hard and whoa! What had been a natural reflex suddenly rings a dry and silent alarm. Your throat burns angrily, almost daring you to swallow again.

Fill up your favourite mug

Warm liquids will not only feek good to your raw throat, but they will also help rehydrate your parched mucous membrances. Try to drink atleast two quarts of beverages-preferably, caffine-free-a day until you feel better. Perhaps this would be a good time to try some new herbal teas, not lemonade or flavoured decaffeinated coffees.

In a pinch, candy will help

If you don't have any throat lozengers on hand, and you don't want to brave the cold and damp to get to the store, you can just as well use sugarless candy.

Think zinc

Some people find that letting zinc gluconate tablets and lossenges dissolve on their tongues relieves sore throat discomfort.

Swallow some crushed ice

Sometimes ice can cool the fire of swallow.

Warm your neck

Holding a hot-water bottle or warm heating pad to your neck can further relieve the pain of a sore throat.

Mist is a must

Tylenol or other painkillers containing acetaminophen are best for upper respiratory infections.