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?

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MsSwan Best Comment

It should be WARM salt water.

There's not much you can do otherwise. Just wait it out or get some antibiotics to speed up recovery.

darkmere1983 · 46-50, M

@MsSwan yes it's warm water my mistake, anyway i feel much better now.

MsSwan

@darkmere1983 Glad you're feeling better.