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• Part 1 of 3: Soothe a burning or sore throat
• Part 2 of 3: Using natural remedies
• Part 3 of 3: Identifying the cause of your burning throat

If you have a burning or sore throat, you want to relieve your discomfort quickly. A burning throat makes it difficult to swallow and eat. Over-the-counter pain relievers, throat lozenges, and throat sprays are the best ways to soothe a sore throat before seeing a doctor. After using a remedy that provides immediate relief, take time with your doctor to find out what is causing it.

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Part 1 of 3: Soothe a burning or sore throat

1. Try an over-the-counter pain reliever. A simple solution is to take an oral pain reliever such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen. Follow the directions on the package regarding the dose and how often you can take it.
   • Anti-inflammatory painkillers such as ibuprofen may be more effective than acetaminophen because they can reduce irritation and swelling. However, acetaminophen can still work effectively for pain relief.
2. Eat an ice cream. Ice creams provide relief if you have a burning throat and numb the pain from being so cold.
   • You can also try other cold treats such as ice cream or frozen fruit. Even iced tea and cold water can make your throat feel better.
3. Try throat lozenges. Throat lozenges are available without a prescription and are intended to soothe sore throats. Make sure to buy sugar-free throat lozenges if you don't want too much sugar.
   • You can take the throat lozenges as often as you need them. Try to choose eucalyptus or menthol lozenges, as these have a cooling effect and thus provide relief.
4. Use a throat spray. If you don't like to chew pastilles, you can use a throat spray instead. Throat sprays have both anesthetic and antibiotic properties, so they can help soothe your sore throat.
   • To use a throat spray, open your mouth wide. Stick your tongue out. Spray the spray in the back of your mouth and down your throat.
5. Let your food cool. If your food is very hot, it can further irritate your throat. Make sure you don't eat or drink very hot foods when you have a sore throat. Blow on it to cool the food. Add or stir an ice cube before eating it.
6. Stay hydrated. When you have a sore throat, you should drink plenty of fluids during your day. If you become dehydrated, your throat can also become dry, making your throat even more irritated. You don't have to just drink water. Tea and coffee are also good options, especially since they are warm. Warm - not hot - liquids can soothe your throat.
   • Men should drink about 3 liters of water per day, while women should drink about 2 liters. You may need even more if you have a sore throat.
   • To soothe your throat even more, add a tablespoon of honey to your tea or coffee.
7. Humidify the air. A dry throat can cause even more irritation, making your dry throat even worse. Try a humidifier if your home is too dry. If the air in your home is too dry, it can make your throat even more painful.
   • However, you can create the same effect by taking a very hot shower and taking the time to inhale the steam. Close the bathroom door before taking a shower. Open the hot tap completely before you get into the shower, so that the bathroom is filled with steam. Then make sure you have a cooler, pleasant water temperature before you take a shower. While showering you breathe in the steam deeply, so that the steam enters your throat.
8. Do not sit in the smokehouse. Cigarette smoke can irritate your throat and that also happens when you smoke. Avoid cigarette smoke until your throat has healed.
9. Buy a new toothbrush. Over time, bacteria will build up on your toothbrush. Using the same old toothbrush for too long can re-infect your throat with bacteria.
   • The bacteria enter your body through your gums, especially if you experience bleeding gums while brushing your teeth.
10. Ask your doctor for a prescription. Your doctor can best determine how to get rid of your sore throat. Often you will need a course of antibiotics to help treat your sore throat, but it depends on the cause of your sore throat.

Part 2 of 3: Using natural remedies

1. Try a solution with apple cider vinegar. Add a tablespoon of honey and a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar to warm water. Mix everything together well and drink the mixture.
   • According to some people, this medicine helps to soothe a sore throat by killing bacteria, among other things. Honey also partially relieves pain.
   • You can also gargle with apple cider vinegar if you wish. Mix 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar with 120 ml of water and gargle with it. Do not add honey.
2. Gargle with a saline solution. Warm up 250 ml of water a little. Add half a teaspoon of salt and stir in the salt. Use the saline solution to gargle, as this remedy will relieve pain and inflammation.
   • Saline solution can also act as an antiseptic to keep microbes from growing in your throat. In addition, it can help to remove mucus.
   • You can also put 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda in 250 ml of water and gargle in the same way.
3. Make a tea from marshmallow root. Marshmallow root can be purchased online or at health food stores. Place a tablespoon of marshmallow root in a mug and pour boiling water over it. Let the tea steep for half an hour to an hour.
   • Strain out the pulp and drink the mixture.
   • Seek advice from your doctor if you have diabetes or any other condition that affects your blood sugar. Marshmallow root can influence your blood sugar level.
4. Drink licorice tea. Some people manage to soothe a sore throat with licorice root tea. You can buy ready-to-drink liquorice tea at the store, or you can prepare your own.
   • To make your own tea, you need 20 grams of finely chopped licorice root, 60 grams of cinnamon (in small pieces), 2 tablespoons of cloves (whole) and 15 grams of chamomile blossom. You can buy these ingredients at a health food store. Keep them in an airtight container.
   • Pour 600 ml of water into a saucepan. Add 3 smooth teaspoons of the tea to the water. Heat the tea until it boils, and let the tea boil over low heat for about 10 minutes. Strain out the pulp and drink the tea.

Part 3 of 3: Identifying the cause of your burning throat

1. See if you have heartburn. Heartburn can cause a burning sensation in the throat when acid rises in the back of your throat.
   • Another symptom of heartburn is a burning sensation in the chest that gets worse when you lie down. You usually get these problems after eating. You may be hoarse or have trouble swallowing the next day.
   • You may also have a sour or metallic taste in your mouth if you have heartburn.
   • Sit up straight. If you are sleeping in bed and the acid comes up in the back of your throat, you should first sit up. Drink some water to help soothe your throat. You can also raise the head of your bed.
   • Heartburn is usually first treated with over-the-counter antacids. These agents help neutralize the acid in your esophagus and stomach. They work almost immediately after you take them. These will not soothe your throat if you already have a sore throat, but they will prevent acid from coming back up in your throat.
   • Patients with persistent pain and discomfort should see a doctor.
2. Check for mouth burns. If not only your throat but other parts of your mouth are burning, then you may be experiencing mouth burning. Secondary mouthburn can be caused by other problems such as hormones, allergies, infections and not getting the right vitamins. However, doctors don't yet know what causes primary mouth burns.
   • You may also have a dry mouth or have a strange taste in your mouth. Talk to your doctor and / or dentist if you have these symptoms. This can be due to facial neuropathy.
3. Take your temperature. If you have a fever, you may have strep throat. Other symptoms of strep throat include white patches in the back of your mouth on the roof of your mouth, fever, headache and a rash. With a streptococcal infection, there is no cough.
   • See your doctor if you suspect you have strep throat. A strep throat can sometimes cause tonsillitis, an inflammation of the tonsils. The treatment includes antibiotics.
   • If you have a fever, swollen lymph nodes and a sore throat these symptoms may indicate mononucleosis (mononucleosis). Also see your doctor if you have these symptoms. A test will be performed to determine the heterophilic antibodies and your doctor will be able to see atypical lymphocytes in your blood count. Avoid sports, as your spleen can potentially rupture from contact sports.
4. Pay attention to how long you have a sore throat. If you still have a sore throat after treatment, this could indicate a more serious condition such as throat cancer. Talk to your doctor if you have a sore throat for more than two weeks, especially if you have been on a course of antibiotics.
   • Also pay attention to whether you suddenly lose weight. This could indicate cancer.
5. Consider other causes. A sore and burning throat can also be caused by an allergy or smoking. The best way to soothe your throat for these causes is to quit smoking or control your allergies by taking an antihistamine.