Actually if the throat is scratchy and raw just get a bag of Butterscotch discs.....a Dr. told me these work better than anything because they coat the threat.....most other lozenges have menthol etc. which ‘dries’ the passages, therefore an irritant.
I’ve used them ever sense.
It’s a two part therapy. The teas or lozenges treat the symptom, the saline treats the virus or bacterial infection.
Lemon drops work and taste better
Will have to try those. I’ve used cherry Luden’s for years.