What's your fave, PG-safe sore throat remedy?

MrsBeckO

Woke up this morning feeling and sounding terrible.. stupid sore throat came out of nowhere! I have a dry cough (the worst kind) and my voice sounds awful...

I tried the warm salt water gargle. Tried?lozenges. Even tried Robitussin with the blessing of my OB though I was hoping to avoid any real meds.

Nothing is helping and I am miserable!!

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Please help, ladies. TIA. ?

angelaggie

Well, I was going to suggest the salt water.  Have you tried a hot shower, or breathing in steam?  Maybe shower soothers?

My Dad always says gargle whiskey, but that might be risky (ha that rhymed)  It works cause it numbs the hell out of your throat and tastes very nasty. 

You could try hot tea with honey, that always helped me.  Or if you don't have tea even just hot water and honey.

Abrooks

Try some saline spray if you get congested and some honey for your cough.  Feel better soon!

mrslaquinta

Go get a lemon slush from sonic.  It won't heal you, but it will help with the sore throat.

abbysmom1005

the last time i had strep the NP recommended gargling with a mixture, equal parts maalox and children's benadryl (the liquid form).  you do not swallow so i would think it is fine during PG. it was the thing that helped the most with the soreness/pain in my throat, it numbs it.   also i agree drinking hot tea with honey helps.