Stepsils aren't working. Any ideas or tips.

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Like loads of others I've got a sore throat. Gland on one side are sore. Not covid though. I've had several tests.
Any tips to sooth things. I've no honey in at the moment but may phone my son to pick me some up after work.

I'm coughing so much I am dry retching so the back of my throat feels like sand paper.
Can you tell I'm feeling sorry for myself!!

Any one else feeling lousy today?

Honey and lemon with hot water is the best thing I know for a sore throat or a cough and paracetamol

If you can stomach it, an inch or so of warm milk with a 1/4 teaspoon of tumeric stirred in. (On an empty stomach; first thing)
I appreciate this won't be for everyone. I used to neck it and then have a glug of coffee to get rid of the after-taste.

My sore throat go-to is Strefen lozenges and/or gargling witth dissovable asprin

Gargling warm salty water stops the pain and works well. Obviously do not swallow- spit it out.

I was coming to recommend difflam. Also McDonald's milkshakes.