Does alcohol soothe a sore throat or make it worse?

Question

I am not going to get drunk to get rid of the pain, lolz, but I am wondering if it helps (the way salt water does) or if it would just make it worse.

Answer 1

NO ALCOHOL CAN MAKE YOU BETTER.

It will be like adding fuel to the fire.

Answer 2

whisky and honey... you can make a hot toddy.

Answer 3

My nan gives me whiskey, but I prefer Vodka.  I don't know if its just an old remedy, but I find it works. It kills the germs, as far as I know.

Answer 4

Seeing as hard liquor burns going down even without a previously sore throat, I don't see how it would make things better.

Answer 5

If you mix the alcohol with a honey, yes it will soothe your throat. The alcohol is best clear, like vodka. 50%-60% is the best. The problem is to hold it in your throat long enough for the devilish mix to work.

Answer 6

for me it makes it worse, salt water really helps though, but, scientifically, it might work because alcohol in much the same way as salt, takes water out of your system, so I dont know, I know champagne hurts with a sore throat at least

Answer 7

Yeah. I like to take a shot of whiskey and chase it with some honey. It kills the germs, and after the initial burn, it starts to feel a lot better.