https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 11 May 2026 12:32:29 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-treat-a-sore-throat#post-2128980 Wed, 01 Apr 2015 07:37:12 +0000 Miss Sarah 2128980@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thank you all for the suggestions! I might need to call my doctor about this, it's still hanging on today. :sad: I wish I didn't have to work! As a sub, it's not like I can rest my voice, haha. I'm just going to bring my aresenal of treatments and hopefully get to the doctor after work. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-treat-a-sore-throat#post-2128915 Wed, 01 Apr 2015 02:40:24 +0000 Mrs. Coral 2128915@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Gargle with warm salt water often! It may help shrink the swollen membranes in your throat. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-treat-a-sore-throat#post-2128891 Tue, 31 Mar 2015 23:47:40 +0000 Mrs.Waffles 2128891@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Listerine mouth wash the original flavor. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-treat-a-sore-throat#post-2128887 Tue, 31 Mar 2015 23:23:29 +0000 HLK208 2128887@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sarahnicole218: I had strep this past fall and my doctor said a sore throat that sticks around for over 24 hours isn't a normal cold. You might want to be swabbed! </p> <p>So other than antibiotics (if it's strep), throat coat tea, nasal spray, listerine mouth wash and keeping hydrated (Gatorade and water). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-treat-a-sore-throat#post-2128884 Tue, 31 Mar 2015 23:11:37 +0000 DesertDreams88 2128884@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I usually use a humidifier, but I live in AZ and my sore throats are normally from talking too much (I'm a teacher.)</p> <p>I also eat ice cream because it's cold and soft, which feels lovely :) The "internets" warn to not eat dairy because it increases mucus production, but whatever. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-treat-a-sore-throat#post-2128882 Tue, 31 Mar 2015 23:09:17 +0000 FannyMae 2128882@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>difflam throat spray is the only thing that works for me, numbs your throat but if you have a sensitive gag reflex be warned! I'm not sure if its safe during pregnancy though, like most things its probably not. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-treat-a-sore-throat#post-2128880 Tue, 31 Mar 2015 23:07:08 +0000 macintosh 2128880@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I always end up using Chloraseptic spray. It numbs your throat really well - you just spray it in and spit it out, so you can probably take it while pregnant. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-treat-a-sore-throat#post-2128877 Tue, 31 Mar 2015 23:01:47 +0000 Mrs.Pinecone316 2128877@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sarahnicole218: Hot water, a tbs of apple cider vinegar, 1/2 tbs honey and squeeze fresh lemon in it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-treat-a-sore-throat#post-2128492 Tue, 31 Mar 2015 16:01:59 +0000 WinterBee 2128492@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sarahnicole218: Gurgle with warm water and lots of salt at least 3 times a day. It sucks!!! But it works. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-treat-a-sore-throat#post-2128459 Tue, 31 Mar 2015 15:36:27 +0000 MaryM 2128459@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sarahnicole218: the generic mucinex multi-symptom I found had acetaminophen (tylenol) instead of advil. But it also had a cough suppressant and I'm not sure what category it is. </p> <p>I think it was the store brand of <a href="http://www.mucinex.com/products/fast-max/cold-flu-sore-throat/" rel="nofollow">http://www.mucinex.com/products/fast-max/cold-flu-sore-throat/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-treat-a-sore-throat#post-2128456 Tue, 31 Mar 2015 15:33:02 +0000 Beehive 2128456@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sarahnicole218: Gah! Maybe it's worth a try, but I never find it to work as well. I like the spoonfuls of honey idea though, that sounds very soothing. I hope you feel better soon! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-treat-a-sore-throat#post-2128445 Tue, 31 Mar 2015 15:27:22 +0000 Miss Sarah 2128445@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Beehive: @avivoca: I wonder if Tylonel would work as well? I'm currently KU, so no advil for me. :bummed: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-treat-a-sore-throat#post-2128439 Tue, 31 Mar 2015 15:21:08 +0000 MaryM 2128439@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sarahnicole218: I thought I had allergies a few weeks ago and it turned really nasty. </p> <p>My throat hurt SO BAD...but I think it was just from post nasal drip. I ended up taking generic mucinex multi symptom stuff and it helped. </p> <p>I tried gargling warm salt water and it did nothing. but marshmallows does help temporarily. The bigger the better. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-treat-a-sore-throat#post-2128435 Tue, 31 Mar 2015 15:20:08 +0000 avivoca 2128435@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Lots of water, Advil, and spoonfuls of honey. I just got over a sore throat from a virus that hurt for two weeks. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-treat-a-sore-throat#post-2128429 Tue, 31 Mar 2015 15:16:44 +0000 Beehive 2128429@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Advil was the only thing that worked when I had a bad sore throat a few months ago! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-treat-a-sore-throat#post-2128426 Tue, 31 Mar 2015 15:14:01 +0000 Miss Sarah 2128426@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Chillybear: I will have to look in the mirror after school! I have never had either, but I did just sub for a teacher who was out with strep...hmmm. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-treat-a-sore-throat#post-2128424 Tue, 31 Mar 2015 15:12:49 +0000 Miss Sarah 2128424@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@blackbird: I can't even really tell. I thought it was allergies at first, but I feel pretty all-around gross now. Pity party time!<br /> @MaryM: This sounds like the most delicious remedy!<br /> @Baby Boy Mom: @Torchwood: I have some apple cider vinegar, I'll try to be brave and give it a try! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-treat-a-sore-throat#post-2128421 Tue, 31 Mar 2015 15:11:24 +0000 Chillybear 2128421@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Any chance its strep or tonsillitis? only ask because I had my tonsils removed after years of recurring sore throats and usually only antibiotics will help strep - You would see white patches if its strep and swollen tonsils that almost touch for the latter. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-treat-a-sore-throat#post-2128408 Tue, 31 Mar 2015 15:02:43 +0000 Baby Boy Mom 2128408@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If it's mild then lemon ginger tea, if it's pretty bad then vinegar! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-treat-a-sore-throat#post-2128397 Tue, 31 Mar 2015 14:53:58 +0000 blackbird 2128397@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Depends what it's from--post nasal drip (allergies) or am i getting sick?!?! If it's allergies, i reach for the meds to stop it. If i'm getting sick, i just do what you're doing and throw myself a pity party. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-treat-a-sore-throat#post-2128395 Tue, 31 Mar 2015 14:53:23 +0000 Torchwood 2128395@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not something most people are willing to do, but I sip slightly watered down apple cider vinegar. It sort of burns, but then it feels better. But I like strong flavors so the taste doesn't bother me at all. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-treat-a-sore-throat#post-2128394 Tue, 31 Mar 2015 14:53:16 +0000 MaryM 2128394@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Marshmallows! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-treat-a-sore-throat#post-2128376 Tue, 31 Mar 2015 14:42:39 +0000 Miss Sarah 2128376@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What works for you? I've had a sore throat for 3 days and nothing is helping it go away! I've done tea with lemon + honey (it's starting to make me gag), cough drops, drinking lots of water...etc. etc. What seems to work best for you when treating a sore throat? </p>