Sore throat

[sherrardk]

Three of my children are complaining of sore throats (ages 11, 6 & 4). They all have bad ears too. Apart from Calpol, etc what can I do to ease their sore throats? One is very croaky, one has a terrible cough and one (the eldest) is known to lay it on a bit thick. Thanks.

[ladyalex]

Can they gargle ?

Gargling and spitting out with warm salty water can help.
They're too wee for soluble aspirin which can also help if gargled.
Would they tolerate steam inhalations with a towel over a bowl ?
Honey and lemon drinks too , if they'll take them. (Just hot water with honey and lemon juice in it.

Sorry for you all :-((

[lcg]

this can be used in children over the age of 6 (and is the only thing that truly works, imho). Amazon.co.uk User Recommendation

what you'd do with the 4oy...i don't know! i used to like warm blackcurrant juice (as i hate lemon and honey). x

[HowardKennitby]

I find Strepsil tablets are very good.

[bellazella]

They are children Howard

[daffy654]

Strepsils can be given to the two older children as they are for over age 6.

[Sqad]

Carry on as you are doing.......Calpol or ibuprofen.

[annie0000]

Along with the pain relief, mine like ice poles to suck which gives some temporary relief.

[eyesh]

A generous rub of viks on soles of feet and socks on at night works a miricle. Sounds crazy but works. (for the coughs)

[nannybooby]

My mum used to say that sucking a boiled sweet was as good as a throat lozenge -i was the sucking that help move the saliva around.