Content

• Steps
• Tips
• Warnings
• What do you need

There are many reasons for a sore throat. This is both air pollution and the stress from prolonged conversation or singing. In addition, respiratory infections may be the cause. In this article, you will find helpful tips on how to relieve a sore throat.

Steps

1. 1 Make a lemon drink. Squeeze some fresh lemon juice into warm water, or use bottled juice. Add some honey. A warm drink with honey is a very effective remedy.
2. 2 Prepare hot tea. Add lemon juice and honey. Breathe in the vapors while sipping aromatic tea.
3. 3 Gargle with lukewarm salt water (1 teaspoon of salt in a glass of water). You can also use Listerine mouthwash.
4. 4 Use pain relievers such as acetaminophen, ibuprofen, or naproxen as needed.
5. 5 Try hard candy or hard candy.
6. 6 Add salt to warm water and gargle 4 times a day.
7. 7 Use a humidifier throughout the day and in your bedroom throughout the night.
8. 8 Do not talk, much less shout, this can negatively affect your voice.
9. 9 Avoid dirty and dusty places. If you live in an area where the air is too polluted, leave the area periodically. Also, ventilate the area at all times, as a dusty area can negatively affect your throat.

Tips

• Place a pillow under your head while you sleep to keep mucus from running down your throat.
• Do not speak. If you have to do this, speak softly. Don't sing when your throat hurts! This will make your condition worse.
• Don't eat spicy foods. Try frozen yogurt, ice cream, or popsicle. This will cool the throat.
• Take a hot bath or shower.
• Soothe your throat with popsicles.
• Don't cough. You will be hurt. Also quit smoking.
• Try hard candy.
• Drink plenty of warm water.
• Don't eat dry snacks.
• Do not swallow toothpaste when brushing your teeth.
• See your doctor if needed.

Warnings

• Seek medical attention if the condition does not improve.
• If bleeding occurs in your throat, seek medical attention.
• Seek medical attention if you have a high fever, swollen lymph nodes, or a white coating in your throat. These are signs of acute pharyngitis.

What do you need

• Lemons
• Tea
• Cough drops
• Pain relievers, medically indicated
• Water
• Salt
• Listerine
• Honey