Best thing for a sore throat?

**Kieron** · 27-11-2007, 9:26 AM

Off for my annual boys trip to Vegas in the morning (Weds) - bit of work on etc and I've had a rotten flu bug for a few days.

Those flu symptoms seem to have died down now but it's left me with a nasty sore throat.

The problem I have is that Vegas air is very dry and my sore throat will be a million times worse after a day or two.

Any ideas?

Thanks

mason · 27-11-2007, 9:30 AM

i normally use some form of anticeptic mouth wash.... pop along to boots, they have a good selection there

Dancook · 27-11-2007, 9:36 AM

orange juice?

**Kieron** · 27-11-2007, 9:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Dancook

orange juice?

Yeah - been guzzling orange juice this morning for the vitamin c.

I have Corsodyl mouth wash - use it every day, just doesn't seem potent enough to kill the throat bugs!

With the airport security - are mouthwashes ok if they are in your suitcase etc?

Nimby · 27-11-2007, 9:46 AM

An elderly doctor used to recommend sucking ice cubes.

That was in the days before we knew that antibiotics aren't always necessary or even desirable.

**Kieron** · 27-11-2007, 9:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Nimby

An elderly doctor used to recommend sucking ice cubes.

That was in the days before we knew that antibiotics aren't always necessary or even desirable.

....goes to raid freezer!

Decadence · 27-11-2007, 9:53 AM

there's that spray stuff that you squirt directly to the back of your throat which makes it go numb straight away...works a treat!

I'm jealous...not going to Vegas until next May...

**Kieron** · 27-11-2007, 9:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Decadence

there's that spray stuff that you squirt directly to the back of your throat which makes it go numb straight away...works a treat!

I'm jealous...not going to Vegas until next May...

I've tried that stuff once in the past - didn't really do it for me though. Yeah not been over to Vegas for almost 2 years, then I go an get ill

Just a shame we won't be there for the Hatton fight - booked long before he decided to fight Mayweather - let alone arrange a date.

Still I imagine Vegas when Ricky is there turns into Blackpool - drunk Brits everywhere, all believing they are their local town's "prize fighters"....

Alan_W · 27-11-2007, 9:59 AM

Vicks Chloraseptic spray is quite good, 8 paracetamol a day to reduce the inflammation, and a few tubes of lockets.

wombar · 27-11-2007, 9:59 AM

If you've still got a day before you go, drink as much water as possible. I had that bug last week and shifted it quick smart by drink LOADS of water in a day.

If you can stand going to the loo every 30 minutes I've found nothing is more effective. I got rid of the sort throat in well under a day and then it was just the snot to deal with ( you all needed to know that

) A couple of my friends (who kindly passed it along) suffered for just over a week with it so don't just mask the symptoms, try to do something to get rid of it.

Mr.D · 27-11-2007, 10:17 AM

Gargle with dispersible aspirin.

Decadence · 27-11-2007, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Kieron

I've tried that stuff once in the past - didn't really do it for me though. Yeah not been over to Vegas for almost 2 years, then I go an get ill

Just a shame we won't be there for the Hatton fight - booked long before he decided to fight Mayweather - let alone arrange a date.

Still I imagine Vegas when Ricky is there turns into Blackpool - drunk Brits everywhere, all believing they are their local town's "prize fighters"....

I was in Vegas a few years ago in April when there was some big fight on at Caesar's Palace (might have been Evander Holyfield, can't remember though), I didn't realise they were interviewing one of them outside the entrance and casually walked between interviewer and interviewee as they were recording...crapped myself when this guy as tall as a mountain starts shouting at me "what the **** do you think you're ****ing doing, ****ing idiot mother ****er...tryin' to do an interview here...you blind or somethin'"...

Makes me laugh now looking back but at the time I turned into a mouse and ran away! Anyway...try that spray stuff again, I am sure it is pretty strong these days.

krish · 27-11-2007, 10:26 AM

steam inhalation ... boiling water, washing up bowl or bucket, with a bit of olbas oil or Vicks vapor dropped in
- get your head down, cover with towel and just stay there for about 20mins

also hot milk with honey and turmeric

Razor · 27-11-2007, 10:30 AM

I swear by this stuff:

http://www.expresschemist.co.uk/Ultr...FQEkQgodlymKNg

I have been using Chloraseptic for years now and it works a treat.

This stuff is excellent for blocked noses.

http://www.expresschemist.co.uk/Vick...sal-Spray.html

Enjoy your trip mate

**Kieron** · 27-11-2007, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Decadence

I was in Vegas a few years ago in April when there was some big fight on at Caesar's Palace (might have been Evander Holyfield, can't remember though), I didn't realise they were interviewing one of them outside the entrance and casually walked between interviewer and interviewee as they were recording...crapped myself when this guy as tall as a mountain starts shouting at me "what the **** do you think you're ****ing doing, ****ing idiot mother ****er...tryin' to do an interview here...you blind or somethin'"...

Makes me laugh now looking back but at the time I turned into a mouse and ran away! Anyway...try that spray stuff again, I am sure it is pretty strong these days.

Hahaha - that's brilliant. I bet there's footage somewhere out there of that!

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Originally Posted by krish

steam inhalation ... boiling water, washing up bowl or bucket, with a bit of olbas oil or Vicks vapor dropped in
- get your head down, cover with towel and just stay there for about 20mins

also hot milk with honey and turmeric

Thanks Krish - I'll try that.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Razor

I swear by this stuff:

http://www.expresschemist.co.uk/Ultr...FQEkQgodlymKNg

I have been using Chloraseptic for years now and it works a treat.

This stuff is excellent for blocked noses.

http://www.expresschemist.co.uk/Vick...sal-Spray.html

Enjoy your trip mate

Thanks again. Lots to try today! My sister has some "one hit" antibiotics that are for bacteria - according to her Doctor you can also drink whilst using them so I'll have that as a back-up in the morning too. (By all accounts it's the stuff that you use for the

but let's not get into that)

Alan_W · 27-11-2007, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Kieron

My sister has some "one hit" antibiotics that are for bacteria - according to her Doctor you can also drink whilst using them so I'll have that as a back-up in the morning too. (By all accounts it's the stuff that you use for the

but let's not get into that)

Just be sure it is not an antibiotic called "metronidazole" cos you most certainly CANNOT drink on that. You WILL spew lots. Any others are OK

mossym · 27-11-2007, 11:26 AM

go to boots and get some of the soluble vitamin c tablets, they have 500mg and 1000mg versions, get the 1000mg. way better than orange juice, i take on whenever i feel a cold or sore throat coming on and they kill it every time..

geomuss · 27-11-2007, 12:03 PM

Maybe a bit late but try and nip to the docs and get a course of Antibiotics, just in case.

Most Docs are good that way and would rather you went away prepared for any eventuality.

Also take Ibuprofen, just in case there is any inflammation!

Have a great time in Vegas

DVD-Man · 27-11-2007, 8:33 PM

Kieron going to Vegas + sore throat = Lucky B Syndrome!

Can't offer medical advice however enjoy!

Liam

**Kieron** · 27-11-2007, 9:52 PM

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Originally Posted by DVD-Man

Kieron going to Vegas + sore throat = Lucky B Syndrome!

Can't offer medical advice however enjoy!

Liam

Singh400 · 27-11-2007, 11:03 PM

Boiling hot water + honey + lemon.

Mom/Dad seem to think it's a good idea to add Haaldi (Turmeric). Apparently alot of people use it for cleaning out cuts and **** in India.

mjn · 30-11-2007, 10:44 AM

Had flu since Sunday, have a burning sore throat, so going to try some of the suggestions here.

njp · 30-11-2007, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Kieron

Thanks again. Lots to try today! My sister has some "one hit" antibiotics that are for bacteria - according to her Doctor you can also drink whilst using them so I'll have that as a back-up in the morning too.

Most sore throats are caused by viruses, and antibiotics won't do a thing to help. They will resolve themselves (as will most bacterial infections). Doctors have been rightly criticised for handing out antibiotics like sweets, but many still do it for a quiet life when patients demand a quick fix. They know that the sore throat will sort itself out anyway, and the patient will be satisfied.

The side-effect of all this is more antibiotic resistant bacteria, of course...

krish · 30-11-2007, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by njp

... Doctors have been rightly criticised for handing out antibiotics like sweets, but many still do it for a quiet life when patients demand a quick fix. They know that the sore throat will sort itself out anyway, and the patient will be satisfied.

The side-effect of all this is more antibiotic resistant bacteria, of course...

Exactly!! Patient ignorance and GP weakness over the last century has caused the rise of MRSA and other highly resistant bacteria. Though some here would still like to blame the Labour govt

.

Drd · 30-11-2007, 1:41 PM

I don't beeelieeeve it!! Not one recommendation for this.

Works wonders for me every time

It also numbs the pain of losing