In article >,
"hob" > wrote:

> "Nexis" > wrote in message
> news:uYHFe.21868$HV1.840@fed1read07...
> > I am currently having a joyful time with a bout of strep throat. My sister
> > in law came by today to bring me some soup and we were talking about what
> > feels good on a sore throat. For me, cold seems to make it worse. For her,
> > cold is just what she needs. So I'm wondering...what do you all prefer
> when
> > your throat's hurting...hot or cold?
>
> I'm afraid I lean to the pop-technical in sore-throat-drinks -
> honey, since it sucks the water out of bacteria, and
> hot drinks over 100 degrees F, since many of the viri that cause throat
> problems supposedly can't live/thrive at that temperature.
>
> Although, if I feel cranky enough and have run out of patience, I go for the
> mug, put in a couple tbs of frozen lemonade, fill the cup half up with cheap
> whisky, and fill it the rest of the way with boiling water.
> If the first mugful doesn't fix it, the second one will.
>
> BTW - I assume you went to the doc with the strep and got something to knock
> it down quick - strep often turns and if left untreated, it affects the
> heart.
>

Or the kidney's... ;-p

Good advice!

I'd assumed he'd been to the doc or how would he know for sure it's
strep'?
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