Sore Throat

[Bazile]

Both myself and her indoors have been suffering from coughing and a sore throat and cold like symptoms .

Her symptoms have calmed down

However Ive got a painful throat at the top and under my chin

Not easy to get a consultation with my Gp .

Any suggestions as to the cause and any remedies to try ?

[woofgang]

covid test?

[LadyCG]

Hot lemon and honey is very soothing.

I'd also take Ibuprofen and Paracetamol together 4 times daily.

[Patsy33]

There's some nasty cold viruses around at the moment Baz.
Lots of hot drinks, painkillers, & rest.

[Mamyalynne]

Cause ?

It's Winter weather, there are all the usual viruses about.

I agree with the methods for relief above.

[douglas9401]

Paracetamol and warm whisky work a treat.
Be sure it's medicinal whisky though, it's a school night.

[Sqad]

Agree with almost all replies above.
Unlikely to be Covid.

[melv16]

Try gargling with soluble aspirin and warm water. It usually works for me.

[webbo3]

Lateral flow test, we have new signs in my hospital ask if you have a new continuous cough to let us know.

[bednobs]

you dont need a gp appt for a sore throat, parats, brufen and fluids

[jourdain2]

When younger, we used to gargle with warm whisky and water........ it always felt better! I'm prone to bad throats. Honey, warm drinks, paracetamol and you'll usually be OK. A Big Thing is simply to stop talking, and it's awfully hard to do.

[Stickybottle]

I am currently suffering exactly the same
I am adding a dash of lemon juice and large spoonful of honey
Apparently the honey coats the throat
The odd piece of dry toast or bag of crisps will also deslough the throat

[Bazile]

Thanks all

[Cloverjo]

I’ve had a horrible cough and cold for over a week now. I’ve tried all the usual things. They give relief for a little while.

I thought it might be Covid despite being double jabbed, so I did a home test, which was negative.

Just a lot of bugs going round, I suppose. Especially as many people aren’t wearing masks now.