Yes, I have been using the "tenting" over steaming water and it does help. Also, gargling with salt water helps. I also have been drinking plenty of chicken broth. I tried the chili pepper method but it caused vomiting.
Salt is a natural antibiotic. That's why the dentist's instructions after a tooth extraction include rinsing with salt water 2-3 times per day.
From eating just one? I hope it was the little green ones that are packed in a bottle in a vinegary brine like this: (not the peppers used in Mexican food) Mezzetta Hot Chili Peppers, 16 oz
Yes, I tried to eat the raw Mexican kind. Seeing your photo reminded me I have a jar of Mezzetta peperoncini. How about that ?
That explains it. The peperoncino is the right one. The Mezzettas are the best. If you have the "Hot" version, it will only take one.