Chloraseptic

[Adalaide]

I'm still struggling with my sore throat and poor voice that some days makes a rather hoarse appearance and other days is still squeaky if existent at all. The only thing that helps at all is Chloraseptic spray. Whenever I use it though I start belching insanely frequently. I also sometimes get killer heartburn, which I haven't experienced since I was pregnant with my 15 year old daughter. It is gluten free but I'm wondering if anyone else gets similar reactions or has a suggestion for an alternative. I've tried all manner of cough drops and none seem to help more than a little bit.

[codetalker]

I've used Cloroseptic without the problems you mentioned.

Last time I had a sore throat, I tried something different: gargling warm water with cayenne pepper. I did this with some trepidation since I found this on the Internet. Nonetheless, it worked great. It was initially unpleasant but after a few minutes, my throat felt much better. The effect was longer lasting than the Cloroseptic.

Keep in mind though that cayenne pepper is afterall a very hot spice. If you already have issues with belching / heartburn, you may want to forego this alternative. Regardless, search the web for sore throat and cayenne and read the various articles before deciding.

[squirmingitch]

Have you tried gargling with warm salt water?

Another idea ~~~ Horehound drops ~~~ available from Cracker Barrel Restraunts (also online from them). That is if you're in the US.

[Adalaide]

Thanks! My grammy has always sworn by horehound drops but for some reason I totally forgot they exist. They always helped when I was a kid, hopefully they'll do the same now. I am in the U.S. and can probably get myself to a Cracker Barrel in the next few weeks. Although I may just go crazy from the smell of that place, I should probably have grits with syrup while I'm there. (Until I get down that way I picked up a bottle of Tums.