You NEVER, EVER use warm/hot liquids when trying to get rid of the swelling associated with a sore throat!!!! ALWAYS use ice, which will reduce the swelling!!!! I learned this from my voice teacher, years ago, and it works for me, specifically cracked ice, every 20 minutes!!! When a football player is injured, you don't see anyone applying heat to their swollen joint, ice is applied!!!! Check it out, I know what I'm espousing!!!
You NEVER, EVER use warm/hot liquids when trying to get rid of the swelling associated with a sore throat!!!! ALWAYS use ice, which will reduce the swelling!!!! I learned this from my voice teacher, years ago, and it works for me, specifically cracked ice, every 20 minutes!!! When a football player is injured, you don't see anyone applying heat to their swollen joint, ice is applied!!!! Check it out, I know what I'm espousing!!!