The doctor I went to when I was a kid used to have this stuff he called rot-gut that he would paint on the back of my throat when it was bad. It felt like it had a high alcohol content, and it tasted nasty. But it sure brought relief. Sips of straight whiskey are about 50% as effective. I've used it some, but right now... again with the stomach churning qualities.
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WindSparrow - Oct 13, 2010 6:04:41 pm PDT #5689 of 30000
Love is stronger than death and harder than sorrow. Those who practice it are fierce like the light of stars traveling eons to pierce the night.
Zenkitty - Oct 13, 2010 6:29:00 pm PDT #5690 of 30000
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.
I've been coughing a lot the last few days too. I'm avoiding antihistamines because they all make me groggy, but it's getting the best of me. Tomorrow I'll go buy some Delsym and maybe chloroseptic. Tonight? Whiskey. Thanks, hivemind!
Strix - Oct 13, 2010 6:34:03 pm PDT #5691 of 30000
A dress should be tight enough to show you're a woman but loose enough to flee from zombies. — Ginger
I discovered only this year that there is a Rx only sore throat gargle with lidocaine. I haven't tried it personally, but if it works, I am pissed hell no doctor has ever prescribed it for me.
I grew up with horrible, horrible tonsilitis, twice a year at least.
Has anyone ever used this stuff?
Steph L. - Oct 13, 2010 6:34:21 pm PDT #5692 of 30000
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine
My preferred alternate to whiskey when it comes to a cough/sore throat (although it's actually best for chest congestion) is a shot of tequila. Trufax.
Maria - Oct 13, 2010 6:52:09 pm PDT #5693 of 30000
Not so nice is that I'm about to ruin a Friday morning for a bunch of people because of a series of unfortunate events and an upset foreign government. - shrift
Has anyone ever used this stuff?
Yes, and it's nasty-ass shit. The "Magic Mouthwash" my doc prescribes is lidocaine, benadryl, and antacid. It works, but it is my absolute last resort. So freakin' gross.
Andi, I second the Delsym rec. As a former smoker who suffers from chronic bronchitis, I get the deep hacking cough as well. It works. I was ready to drive to B'more and kiss sarameg the first time I used it. It allowed me to get some sleep, in conjunction with the Mucinex.
meara - Oct 13, 2010 6:56:51 pm PDT #5694 of 30000
Yes, and it's nasty-ass shit. The "Magic Mouthwash" my doc prescribes is lidocaine, benadryl, and antacid. It works, but it is my absolute last resort. So freakin' gross.
Its totally gross, but when I had really really bad strep, it was a lifesaver.
Ginger - Oct 13, 2010 7:22:32 pm PDT #5695 of 30000
"It didn't taste good. It tasted soooo horrible. It tasted like....a vodka martini." - Matilda
So freakin' gross.
It is very gross indeed. Also, I tend to bite myself without realizing it when the inside of my mouth is numb.
I will throw in a vote for steam, which helps me a lot.
Shir - Oct 13, 2010 9:28:49 pm PDT #5696 of 30000
"And that's why God Almighty gave us fire insurance and the public defender".
Gronk't'FuckingMorning, all!
ita, thanks.
Andi, I hope you'll feel better.
And bonny, I don't know if you're around, but you're in my thoughts. How are you doing?
Seska (the Watcher-in-Training) - Oct 13, 2010 11:41:51 pm PDT #5697 of 30000
"We're all stories, in the end. Just make it a good one, eh?"
Gronk't'FuckingMorning, all!
Quite.
Andi, I hope you feel better soon. That sounds like a horrid cough.
Have I mentioned yet how much I love my supervisor (i.e. advisor)? He's like the anti-Hil's-old-advisor. Always has time for a chat, loves my work, completely loopy. I think he's convinced that a PhD involves a few years of sitting around reading the odd book (he's in his late sixties, so maybe that's what PhDs were like in his day). He says cheerful things like "I think you should do some proper talking-to-people research soon, because it will be interesting" and I have to say "Erm. Proposals? Ethics committees? Don't I have to submit a literature review first?" and he says "Ah, yes" and makes a note to ask someone about ethics committees sometime in the future. Lovely chap.
sj - Oct 14, 2010 3:35:01 am PDT #5698 of 30000
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
Heading off to TX for my friend T's wedding. Can I have some travel~ma please?