Cures for sore throat?

Question

ive had this sore throat for a week now... its almost a dry cough, runny nose, and shortness of breath after activity

i tried raw garlic, honey, honey with pepper, and hot water

ive only recently started taking advil and tylenol

so anyone know any other ideas i can use to help it?

i do xc for my school and have been out of breath quicker this week

Answer 1

A week is a long time to have a sore throat.  You may have strep and need antibiotics.  You can also try salt water gargles.  Just put some salt in warm water and gargle.............if you are not better soon, see a Dr.

Answer 2

Since you have a dry cough...i suggest you gargle with hot salt water...this will get rid of the dryness...

If that does not work continue to talk advil and tylenol..

If that doesn't work...GO TO THE DOCTOR!!!

Answer 3

honestly...it just takes time. Sleep is very important...try and sleep it off as much as you can..

But i do think that butter menthol just takes the edge off. Definately doesn't heal it but takes the edge off.  

Answer 4

It soaunds like you have a sinus infection to me, I'm not a doctor but those are the symptoms i get when I have one. Warm salt water is good for a sore throat.Put a tsp. of salt in a cup of warm water and gargle. I would call my doctor though and check on your throat.

Answer 5

These you may try now:

Gargle with warm salted water.

Chew/keep a clove in your mouth ( like a chewing gum.

This with Doctor's advice:

Nose decongestant tab/drops.

Inhaler to open the windpibe and ease breathing.

Answer 6

tea and honey keep drinking it until you get sick of it

Answer 7

try some tea...that always helps me

Answer 8

antibiotics..,....You have an infection!

Answer 9

My mom always told me to gargle warm salt water. Just get some warm water, shake/sprinkle some salt into it, and stir it. It's more of a temporary cure.