Sore throat? I understand. It seems to be my weak spot and just about every time I get sick, I get a sore throat. That dry, scratchy, itchy, uncomfortable feeling in my throat drives me to look for throat pain relief. Here are a few ideas for how to get rid of a sore throat fast want. I usually use all 5 because the more I can speed the throat pain relief up, the better!
This post is sponsored by Pine Bros, makers of effective, delicious, and natural Softish Throat Drops. All opinions expressed are my own.
Sore Throat Warning-
I am not a health care professonal. Nothing contained here is intended to be used for medical diagnosis or treatment. Consult with a physician about any medical concerns. If sore throat is severe, persists for more than 2 days, is accompanied by fever, nausea, swelling, rash, headache, or vomiting, consult a doctor promptly.
5 Steps For How To Get Rid Of A Sore Throat Naturally And Quickly
1. Gargle With Salt Water
This is one my mom always had me do growing up. Dissolve 1-2 teaspoons of salt in 1/2 cup of very warm water. Then just gargle for as long as you can and then spit. Repeat until your salt water is gone. I know it tastes nasty but my mom assures me it helps. I even checked online to see if there was any science to back up my mom’s strange remedy and low and behold- there is. It seems the salt water helps loosen bacteria and get rid of mucus.
2. Warm Tea With Honey
The warmth of tea helps soothe your throat and it also helps you stay hydrated which is especially important when you are sick. Many teas have added benefits as well. Herbal teas such as peppermint are thought to open your sinuses and black and green teas have antioxidants which are thought to boost your immune system. The honey makes it taste good and it has antibacterial properties of its own.
3. Sleep
When possible, sleep is the best way to speed the healing process along and to forget about your throat pain for awhile. Sleeping will keep you from talking and allow you rest your voice as well as being an important part of your body’s ability to fight infection.
4. Natural Throat Drops
I opt for sore throat drops because they are so convenient and effective. Pine Bros has been making natural throat relief since 1870. Mr. Pine, a former German confectionery maker, combined the soothing natural qualities of plant glycerin with the healing properties of gum acacia into one softish drop that provides throat pain relief. I love the Pine Bros natural throat drops because they taste great and they offer natural relief.
They are widely known as America’s original throat drop and their unique “softishness” make them extra fun! I don’t really like hard candies because I just don’t want to have to suck on something for a long time. I really enjoy the softish nature of the Pine Bros throat drops- almost like a gummy but harder. They come in 4 great flavors but my absolute favorite is Wild Cherry. It tastes so good, plus I love that it is colored with Elderberry Concentrate since that is also great for supporting your immune system.
The Pine Bros natural throat relief drops come in value bags and very handy plastic puck containers (which fit into your purse nicely). You can find Pine Bros Bros. at CVS, Rite Aid, Safeway, Kroger, Walgreens, Walmart and other local drugstores and supermarkets. You can also order them online at pinebros.com and follow them on Facebook or Twitter
5. Sore Throat Spray
I also find it useful to whip up this recipe for home remedy sore throat spray. The essential oils in the recipe help combat the germs and speed the healing process along.
Have you tried any of these ways for how to get rid of a sore throat fast? Which ones work best for you?
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Cheryl says
My favorite flavor is Wild Cherry.
velder dixon says
the different flavors
latanya says
I like the wild cherry
Kaylee Vega says
Wild Cherry! i could really uses these right now because i’m sick haha!
Darlene Carbajal says
I want to try Wild Cherry 🙂
pu ye says
I would try original
vera wilson says
Like they are made from natural ingredients and would use the wild cherry one.
vickie couturier says
id like the wild cherry
cheryl wetzel says
Cherry of course. Honey is pretty good also though
Lee McKeon says
I love the lemon citrus , i thing may daughter would really try an eat them like cndy
Katrina says
I like the natural honey flavor.
Kimberly O says
I am the only one in my family who likes Licorice… Thanks!
Ashley Morrow says
I’ve never seen licorice flavored cough drops before. I would love to try them.
amy tolley says
i would love to try the lemon honey one that one sounds great they all actually sound great
Margaret Smith says
The Wild Cherry softish throat drops looks so good.
Shannon Baas says
I like the wild cherry.
Jaque R. says
I love the Wild Cherry flavor…very tasty. 🙂 Thank you.
nannypanpan says
i like licorice flavor
Ann Fantom says
Pine Bros’ Wild Cherry are my favorite throat drops.
Carol says
I like the wild cherry.
Patti Hess says
Licorice is my favorite flavor and caught my eye! I didn’t know they had this flavor!
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thank you
Kassie Brown says
I love that they are all natural and I would probably pick the honey flavor.
Sherrie C. says
I think I would like the Wild Cherry and Honey flavor best. Thanks 🙂
Rita A says
Since I have been little, it has always been the Honey!
Laura P. says
I really love the honey flavor but would like to try the licorice.
Danalee Davis says
I think Wild Cherry looks like the best flavor.
Michelle R says
Honey and LIcorice! Yum!
Christine says
I like Lemon Citrus.
Thanks for the chance!
amy f says
wild cherry
joni says
I like the wild cherry, but the sad thing is, I can eat one after another, like candy!
Cathy says
They don’t taste exactly like I remember them from childhood, but they’re good in their own right!!
Dawn Monroe says
Ive tried the honey flavor and liked it.
tina reynolds says
I want to try the wild cherry flavor it sounds like it would help and be a treat
Derrick Johnson says
I love the Wild Cherry and Natural Honey flavors! Their cough drops work!
Bruce says
Natural Honey is the choice for our staff.
Chanda Neak says
I love to try the Wild Cherry flavor.
debra s. says
I am older.. and how I LOVED these cough drops as a kid. I was super dismayed that they were gone! When I heard they were bringing them back… I was SO happy!! I simply love the wild cherry one. I confess I have NOT tried the others at all. The recipe has NOT changed in 140 years! I am so happy someone brought these back. Now I have grandkids who insist on only these cough drops when they need some.
Cheryl B. says
Wild Cherry is my favorite.
KATHRYN TEEL says
Oh my gosh! I didn’t even know they still made Pine Bros throat drops! I love the honey and can’t wait to get some for the next time I need them!
Tiffany S says
I like the wild cherry flavor.
Julie P. says
I like the wild cherry flavor.
Donna L says
My favorite flavor is Wild Cherry.
Jessica Pf says
I love the wild cherry flavor!
ELIZABETH C. says
I would definately choose wild cherry!
Amber L. says
My favorite flavor is the Wild Cherry.
Richard C says
The different flavors.
Selinda McCumbers says
My favorite is the Wild Cherry!
breanna pollard says
I love the variety!
Melissa Shirley says
I would love the Natural Honey flavored throat drops. I love honey in my tea when I am sick as well.
Rosanne says
My favorite flavor is the Natural Honey. Didn’t realize they made cough drops in licorice.
Michelle H. says
Their wild cherry has always been my favorite flavor.
sandra says
my favorite flavor is wild cherry
Sharon Kaminski says
My favorite flavor is Wild Cherry.
Kimberly M. says
I never knew they made licorice flavor. Wow, I have used their products for years and I never knew that.
June S. says
The wild cherry ones taste great! But they all work really well-
Annamarie V says
My favorite flavor is wild cherry, I like that it comes in the puck it makes it easier to carry around.
Jorge Granda says
I like the natural honey.
GINA STEVENS says
Lemon Citrus…I love this flavor!
Lana Simanovicki says
I like that they have different flavors
Laurie Nykaza says
The Wild Cherry sounds so good love to try the.
Lesley F says
My favorite flavor is the Cherry
Lisa L says
Lemon Citrus sounds yummy
Angela Garland says
I like wild cherry!
trixx says
I like Wild Cherry~
Rita A says
My fave flavor is the honey! It has been since I was a little kid.
Laurie Emerson says
Their Wild Cherry flavor is my favorite. It really soothes a sore throat.
LAURIE MURLEY says
I would like to try the wild cherry flavor the most
Breanne says
I like the wild cherry flavor.
liz l says
PINE BROS-SOFTISH THROAT RELIEF Lemon Citrus
Jennifer Reed says
I love that the recipe has not changed
appreciably since it was first introduced to the public over 140 years ago.
Lisa V. says
I think I would like the wild cherry.
rosemary says
wild cherry
Jennifer Herman says
Natural Honey
Becky Moore says
I’m thinking the wild cherry is almost the only one I would like…
Ellen Brower says
Wild cherry sounds really good!
Michelle Tucker says
Lemon Citrus would be my favorite flavor.
amy deeter says
i like the Wild Cherry flavor cough drops
Peggy Rydzewski says
My favorite flavor has always been wild cherry.
Vikki Billings says
My favorite flavor would be the wild cherry
Nancy says
I think Natural Honey would be my favorite flavor.
shea balentine says
I think my favorite would be the wild cherry!
Leah Shumack says
I love lemon! Would love to try those first!