Sorry to hear of everyone who is suffering with colds, flu etc. at this time.   Here is a recipe for some soothing mixture, which I have tried and find very EFFECTIVE .... 
KENTISH REMEDY FOR SORE THROATS AND COUGHS - 
3-dessertspoons honey  and   3 dessertspoons vinegar;   mix these two  with half a wineglassful of hot water.
Add 3-dessertspoons of brandy.
       You can, if desired, dilute with a little more water.
SIP ONLY A LITTLE AT A TIME .....
              "Vinegar cuts the phlegm and brandy opens the pores in the throat"         Very soothing.
 
 
  