I've got a doosey of a cold. It's gone through several forms and has settled into a nice swelling of my glands that makes every swallow feel like a tetanus shot in my trachea. I've tried IB Profen for the inflammation, gargling salt water, throat spray, Nyquil, you name it. Nothing's making a dent. I'm currently nursing a hot toddy (tea, lemon juice, whiskey and honey), which I'm hoping will at least put me to sleep, if not take the soreness away.

Anyone have a top secret cure for a persistent sore throat? I'm ready to try anything!

Pancakes, heavy on the syrup? Make sure you don't burn 'em. That's about the best I've got for ya.

Sainted grandma gave us a single aspirin, crushed, mixed into a small bowl with whiskey, honey, and hot water. Experiment until you find the proper mixture for your ailment.

Worked just fine.