I have a sore throat and want to know what to take to help. I have a hard time swallowing but not that hard that I can t eat anything. I ve gargled with salt water, sucked on lozenges , drank tea with lemon juice and applied Vic vapor rub before going to sleep last night. But I still have a sore throat that feels raw and sore when I try to spit out whatever is in my throat but nothing.