science/another good way
I don't know the science behind the lemon cure either, but that won't stop me from guessing that it has something to do with the pucker reflex and/or cognitive awareness of the throat due to citric acid creating a mild pseudo-pre-heartburn type effect

Another good cure: Take a deep breath and hold it while you drink 10 sips of any liquid. I know the science of this one has to do with "resetting" the central nervous system's perception of and inputs to the esophagus and diaphragm by forcing it to do something out of the ordinary.

Another cure that will most likely do more harm than good, but might be fun: Gin and menthol cigarettes.
(chickensoupforyourface, Wed 14 Jan 2009, 1:41, Reply)