Doctor reveals simple overnight sore throat remedy on TikTok that has users buzzing
A doctor has revealed a "miracle" method that reportedly cures a sore throat overnight.
With the chilly season in full swing, many are battling typical ailments such as colds, chesty coughs, flu, or sore throats.
The NHS reassures that most sore throats aren't serious and usually "get better by themselves within a week". Yet, people often turn to social media for quick remedies to alleviate their symptoms, reports Surrey Live.
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Dr Alan Mandell, a chiropractor from South Florida, gave his advice on TikTok, shared an at home, medicine-free approach to “curing” a sore throat while you sleep.
Addressing viewers, he advised: "Looking to kill a sore throat overnight?
"Take a warm glass of water, take half a teaspoon of salt, start gargling several times before you go to bed. This will kill the bacteria as well as that mucus. You'll see miracles - try it."
People were quick to respond with their experiences.
One user reported: "Guys I just woke up with a sore throat, I'm going to do this before and after school and then at night, I hope it works." In a follow up comment, they added: "It actually worked."
However, another was sceptical, remarking: "It helps, but absolutely doesn't NOT cure it in one night".
Another added: "I just did this and it loosened up mucus I didn't know was in there."
Whilst another, keen to give it a try, said: “I’m doing this tonight! I was about ready to give up, my throat hurts so bad, it feels so swollen”.
One individual recommended: "I do lemon and honey. Grandma's remedy". Some have had less success with the salt water gargle, reporting nausea and even vomiting. Despite these mixed experiences, the NHS does endorse a salt water throat rinse, alongside other simple remedies.
According to Dr Mendall's advice, gargling with warm salty water can help alleviate a sore throat and reduce its duration, but the NHS cautions against children trying this.
To ease discomfort, the NHS suggests drinking plenty of fluids, eating soft foods, avoiding smoke, and resting.
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Sucking on ice cubes, lollies or hard sweets is also advised, but not for young children due to choking hazards.
Many treatments and solutions for helping with a sore throat can be bought at the pharmacy or supermarket. You should only speak to a GP if your sore throat does not improve after a week, or if you often get a sore throat.
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