[bbyBoss]

Yesterday I was talking to my sister-in-law and it turns out there were two types of sore throat infections. One is viral and the other is bacterial. I don't know which one I have but it's been 3-4 days and it's not getting much better.

I don't know how to treat it if it's bacterial. She said I needed antibiotics X_x

Also I tried things like..that chinese paste called "pei pa go" it's sorta sweet, and i've been mixing something healthy like those sugar cane drinks, and i've been drinking some water as well.

I do not wanna resort to salt water though..

Is there anything else I might be able to do? Thanks!

[prisonerzero]

Is salt water really that bad tasting? I'm fine as long as I don't have to swallow it, heh. I usually had sore throat drops (like cough drops) handy. Since it's been a few days, you should probably go to the doctor. It could be strep throat or something, which is what I had when my throat was hurting very badly.

[xjuiiccy]

Well, I used "pei pa go" but my sore throat was with me for 3-4 weeks O_O
I resorted to seeing my doctor & he gave me medicine but
that only worked for the days I took it, then it was gone .
So my mom bought me "Sea Coconut"~ it taste like "pei pa go"
but it's not . It really helped . But you must take it religiously~
one big tablespoonful each 4 hours ! Hope it helps la !

[Lasthope05]

If its bacterial than you need antibiotics. Viral than theres nothing you can do about it. When you have a sore throat like this it usually takes 1-2 weeks for it to go away. Its totally normal. I've also had a sore throat for the past week and its finally starting to get better now. It still hurts when I cough but its totally bearable now.

Drinking water, Gargling salt water, sucking on hard candies all help.

[PoppinBC]

You probably have a viral infection if it's 3-4 days... still hard to tell though. Salt water, mints (menthol), and alcohol help. Not even kidding there, if you're of age, it really does help. My dad started me on the gargle whiskey regimen, fixes it right up! Please don't do it if it's illegal though...

[Aimiko]

Well, I used "pei pa go" but my sore throat was with me for 3-4 weeks O_O
I resorted to seeing my doctor & he gave me medicine but
that only worked for the days I took it, then it was gone .
So my mom bought me "Sea Coconut"~ it taste like "pei pa go"
but it's not . It really helped . But you must take it religiously~
one big tablespoonful each 4 hours ! Hope it helps la !

My mom force me to use that too. XD
Anyway, other methods are to drink sour/salty drinks? I often drink salt water, cola and take those Vicks candies. Or something like that.

[Lavender.Sky]

my mom told me to eat pear O_O
i've never heard of anything like that tho n_n

what i would do is buy a bunch of mints and then eat them with water
it always helps to clear up my throat x]

[loversixteen]

trust me salt water really helps because it cleans the bacteria in your throat. tried that and really helped.

[faithpuppy]

honey is good for your throat. Mix it with warm water. Or make lemon honey drink =]

[royalpirate.]

I have a sore throat right now.
My mom has been making me hot tea mixed with honey. She said honey really helps and she was right! You should try drinking some.

(You could also drink a glass of warm water with fresh lime.)

Hope I helped! ^o^

[coffeehouse.]

I drink honey + water, aha. my mom thinks that's good for a sore throat (:
& salt + water is also helpful for sore throat , hehe : )

[Shikabane Hime]

Pray. It'll go away!

Or burn it. Drink hot tea.

[!L0VE]

when your sleeping, try not to expose your throat-you don't want cold air to hit you. so,
wear a scarf around your throat area when you're sleeping !idk, it sounds weird but it
seriously works for me! & cover the rest of your body with 573849 blankets haha

[latina]

i have sore throat too

right now, i'm drinking hot water mixed with lemon and honey
it really helps

[PoppinBC]

when your sleeping, try not to expose your throat-you don't want cold air to hit you. so,
wear a scarf around your throat area when you're sleeping !idk, it sounds weird but it
seriously works for me! & cover the rest of your body with 573849 blankets haha

Keeping yourself warm allows your immune system to work more actively as it "dilutes" your blood increasing the flow. Keeping warm and using a humidifier is very helpful. That's why hospitals in Korea have warm humidifiers next to certain patients!

[celery]

Gargling cayane pepper w/ water works.
Try googling for more information.

[mellybean]

i had a sore throat a few weeks ago. then i read a remedy in the newspaper that helped me.
i peeled and grated some ginger. added one tablespoon of honey. then i poured boiling water over green tea leaves onto the mix. cool and drink.
the ginger + honey really helps. plus, it really warms you up!
i also drink grated ginger with honey when i have menstrual cramps because it makes me all warm inside. hope that helps.

[akira53]

trust me salt water really helps because it cleans the bacteria in your throat. tried that and really helped.

yeah warm salt water is the best for sore throats
It usually goes away within a day or two.

[Carmen.]

Drinking some lemon and honey water definitely helps make it less painful. And it's yummy too.

And I know you don't want to, but salt water really helps in killing bacteria.

However, if it's a viral infection, you're just gonna have to wait it out. There's nothing you can really do about it.