I would like to thank the great number of you who responded with so many helpful suggestions. Several of you suggested various versions of inhaling (but only as far as the nose!) warm salt water. I had all but forgotten that trick and how helpful it was to me several years ago.
In the health food section of our supermarket I came across and herbal tea containing, among other things, slippery elm bark, licorice root, and marshmallow root, all of which are demulcents. Halfway through the first strong cup I immediately noticed a difference in the state of my throat. This, spaced carefully with the salt water thing, has proved marvellous. Now since I posted this plea for help, my SO has generously, though exceedingly unintentionally, taken my brochitis upon himself, and is now as miserable as I was but a few short days ago. I'm about at the end of my bout, and his is just beginning, so your many helpful suggestions will continue to be of benefit. (And hopefully to keep me from catching it back!) This (lace-chat) is certainly a strong web of fine silk created by some fine spiders who really care not just about their work, but as much about each other. Thank you. Thurlow coughing and hacking away in Lancaster, Ohio [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED]
