When your throat is so raw that swallowing feels like glass, ice chips are your best friend. They numb the pain, provide slow hydration, and don’t require effort. Crushed ice works best because it melts faster. Bonus: it can lower a fever slightly if you’re running hot.
Just don’t eat a whole cup in ten minutes—you’ll just make your stomach cold and cranky. Pace yourself like you’re at a wine tasting, but for ice.
