Sore throat help for kids and adults?

[Mamma2004]

You know the feeling - razor blades in the throat that keep you awake from 2:00 a.m. onward?! Tea, honey, gargling with saltwater...any other ideas?

Thank you!

[elizabethkott]

I usually take some Advil - it helps bring the pain down to a manageable level. :)
Feel better!!!

[Tondi G]

YUP! Usually just a dose of Tylenol or Motrin to bring the discomfort level down.... won't take it away completely but it'll help. Lots of fluids. Ahhh I hate the razor blades in the throat thing... sucks! Luckily it doesn't last too long. Hope you all feel better soon.

[Mamma2004]

Thanks to both of you! I've gargled, had lots of tea and now I'll attempt to swallow something to eat so I can take ibuprofin.

You ladies (and the few of you gentlemen) always have the answers!

[rlu]

DS has been sick and we put the vaporizer in his room and it seemed to help with his throat. You could use a humidifier instead if you don't want the hot steam in the kid's room.

eta: and we've been giving DS flavored honey as "medicine" every couple of hours.