what's the best remedy for a sore throat

i've got the flu at the moment and have a sore throat, i tried sucking lozengers strepsils, but they're making no difference....any home remedies you can think of? i was told to gargle in my mouth with hot salt water?

This page is a permanent link to the reply below and its nested replies. See all post replies »

hippyjoe1955 · 70-79, M

Take Vitamin D and I like to use an anti bacterial anti fungal lozenge called Decaquine. Not sure if it is available in your area or not but it is much more effective that strepsils which in my experience might as well be drinking water.