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May 7, 2008, 10:53 am
Flag as Inappropriate K to the J  

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Sore Throat 

My girlfriend has a sore throat and a cough.
She's taking cough drops but I never thought cough drops are effective enough.

Are there any good alternative medicines - over-the-counter or herbal - that I can get for her to feel better? 

May 7, 2008, 11:01 am
Flag as Inappropriate ewills says...

I'd recommend "Tylenol Cough+Soar Throat with Instant Cool Burst Sensation" syrup. The reason I'm gung ho about it is because it just helped me get over a nasty bug I had in just a couple of days. 

May 7, 2008, 4:37 pm
Flag as Inappropriate gbyrd says...

Here is a pretty good remedy I have used before. It soothes an irritated throat and relieves chest congestion and phlegm. The bad news: it tastes terrible -- it really does -- but if you have a persistant cough, it's worth a try.


1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 Tablespoon honey
1 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar
2 Tablespoons water
Mix and take by the teaspoon.  

May 7, 2008, 7:34 pm
Flag as Inappropriate K to the J says...

Thanks for the suggestions. I'll be looking into them both and reporting back soon [hopefully]. :)