Someone suggested to me to let the stuff with the carbonation in it go flat...(like pepsi,coke,sprite) and then try it. Almost 5 yrs here and it all still stings at times but hey, I'm still here and breathing considering the alternative so hang in there. Milk is good for me and seems to coat my mouth and throat but anything with acid...oh boy...give it time. Lots of water just for hydration is always good.