4. Lozenges
To ease the pain of the blisters and soothe the soreness of a redraw throat, lozenges could be just what the doctor ordered. You don’t have to go out and buy a packet of throat sweets from the doctor, or even seek advice from a pharmacist; you can go ahead and make your own dissolvable lozenges with just a few key ingredients and a little bit of patience. This is intended for older kids suffering from herpangina, as they’re less likely to swallow the lozenges and choke.
Using orange juice and a half slice of fresh orange peel, make a tray of ice cubes with orange juice and actual orange chunks sitting in the sections of the tray. Once frozen, this homemade lozenge can sit on the tongue, gently soothing the mouth and ulcers as it oozes and melts. A more traditional variation can be made using lemon and honey, whilst adults can get in on the fun by making a batch containing a little whiskey. Turn that hot toddy on its head with the creation of an ice-cold lozenge.