Jack Has A Sore Throat He Should

Jack Has A Sore Throat He Should

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I feel a sore throat coming on (as it is not in full effect yet, however my roommate who has the sickness claims it to be one of the worst he's ever had) and was wondering if you guys knew any home remedies to fix the problem at hand.
I know of all the honey and tea bullshit along with gargling saltwater and it has never worked for me so that's out of the question.
UPDATE: Head and shoulders went up my nose and into my throat while I was showering and it has been confirmed that is not a cure
It sounds strange, but whenever I have a sore throat I drink warm water with honey and cayenne pepper in it. The honey will coat your throat and the cayenne pepper has analgesic properties. It seems counter-intuitive, but the cayenne actually feels great on a sore throat. It's warm and draws blood to the area helping it to recover, too. Hope you feel better!
Cayenne is technically a counterirritant, meaning the irritation you feel from the cayenne which is expected distracts your pain receptors or your mind into not noticing the initial pain/irritation. Similar principle to icy hot and other products.
Jumping in the the cayenne and honey, I make green tea with cayenne, honey and cinnamon in it, maybe lemon too. It's a taste to get acquired to but it helped surprisingly well to get rid of a nasty sore throat I had.
I recently read that this is very helpful. I'll definitely be trying it even my time comes!
Add a clove of crushed garlic to that and you've got a cold killer, son!
Caveat: you'll stink like shit, too.
marshmallows don't help it go away but help you deal with it
This is true for most of life's problems.
A few every couple hours will work wonders for minor irritation. If its worse than that, go the doctor. You likely need meds.
Whiskey - it helps clean your throat - disinfect - plus has the added benefit of drinking whiskey!
Put a little honey in with the whiskey.
Hot Toddy. Get a tea bag, shot of whiskey, honey, and lemon, pour boiling hot water over and let sit for three minutes, stir.
Whiskey, honey, lemon juice, splash of water. Nuke it. You have a hot toddy. Shit helps.
Edit: spelling. Thanks /u/Phaedrus360
This worked great for me. It burned more than usual as it went down my throat though.
In all seriousness, don't drink while you're sick.
Make sure you're getting enough rest. Wash your hands to help prevent the spread of germs. Use a humidifier. Eat a bowl of chicken soup.
+1 for the humidifier. Dry air, either warm or cool will aggravate your sinuses and airways.
+1 for the remedies mom would have us partake in. Good ole chicken noodle soup :)
proper home-made chicken soup though, instant has pretty much zero of whatever the active ingredients in chicken soup are.

Sore Throat Is the Most Common COVID Symptom Right Now

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Data from the ZOE COVID Symptom Study suggests that a sore throat is now the most common symptom reported by people infected with the Omicron subvariant BA.5. While reports of sore throats are on the rise, experts say Omicron BA.5 is not to blame for all of them. A sore throat is a symptom of COVID, no matter which variant. If you have a sore throat and other COVID symptoms or you’ve possibly been exposed, get tested.

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The ZOE COVID Symptom Study in the United Kingdom has been tracking reports of COVID-19 cases and symptoms for scientific research. A few months ago , the data from the study suggested that the most common symptom of COVID was either a runny nose or a headache.

Based on reports from 17,500 people who tested positive for COVID last week, the most common symptom now is having a sore throat, followed by a headache and nasal congestion, according to a BBC report .

With the Omicron subvariant BA.5 being one of the dominant COVID strains in the U.K. , it’s easy to assume that the spread of the variant is causing the increasing reports of sore throats. However, experts say that is not necessarily the case.

Perry N. Halkitis, PhD, MS, MPH , dean of the Rutgers School of Public Health, told Verywell that rising reports of sore throats do not really have to do with the BA.5 subvariant . Sore throat and headaches are common symptoms of COVID regardless of the variant, and this was true earlier in the pandemic with the Alpha variant .

David Dowdy, MD, PhD , an epidemiologist at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, told Verywell that the prevalence of sore throat as a COVID symptom might not be caused by BA.5, either.

It’s true that Omicron and its subvariants are more associated with upper respiratory symptoms compared to Delta and previous variants, but Dowdy is hesitant to attribute the increase in sore throat reports to the spread of BA.5.

“More likely, this reflects our own immune systems’ adaptation to the virus, as most people have been exposed to the virus multiple times by now,” said Dowdy. “But I would not read this as a major shift in the type of symptoms people have been experiencing over the past few months.”

While it can also be caused by allergies, a cold, or the flu, a sore throat can certainly be a sign that it’s time to take a COVID test—especially if you think you’ve been exposed .

Whether it turns out to be from COVID or another illness , there are some ways to ease a sore throat at home.

According to Halkitis, the key to sore throat relief is making sure your throat is lubricated, cool, and refreshed—for example, by drinking electrolyte solutions or having an electrolyte popsicle.

Dowdy recommends drinking plenty of fluids and considering over-the-counter (OTC) lozenges or sprays with local anesthetics to help numb the pain.

Halkitis said it’s important to monitor your symptoms and keep an eye on their trajectory. If they’re not getting better—or getting worse—it’s a sign the illness is progressing. At that point, it’s time to call your healthcare provider to make sure you get treatment to prevent complications.

Dowdy agreed but added that some people may not want to wait that long. “If you are older—70 or above—or have a compromised immune system, you should have a low threshold for going to see a doctor if you get COVID-19.”

For everyone else? Dowdy said you “should treat this as with any other illness. If you are having prolonged fever or chills or ever experience a change in your mental status, chest pain, or difficulty breathing, this would be a reason to seek medical care.”

A sore throat can be a symptom of COVID-19, regardless of which variant you have. If you have a sore throat and other COVID symptoms, get tested. If you haven’t already, get vaccinated and make sure you’re up to date on your boosters .

The information in this article is current as of the date listed, which means newer information may be available when you read this. For the most recent updates on COVID-19, visit our coronavirus news page .

By Carla Delgado

Carla M. Delgado is a health and culture writer based in the Philippines.

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