Sore throats are a pain. No one wants to cringe every time they swallow. Show A common sore throat is caused by a viral infection and goes away eventually – but while you’re waiting, there are things you can do to relieve the pain. The remedy is more than stocking your medicine cabinet with over-the-counter remedies that temporarily soothe the pain. There are other easy, affordable at-home remedies that people of all ages can use to relieve a sore throat using ingredients you likely already have in your pantry. Home Remedies for Sore Throat for Adults
Home Remedies for Young ChildrenDepending on the age of your child, they may be too small to have lozenges or hard candies. Furthermore, they may not be ready for some of the more well-known adult remedies we listed above that can soothe their throat. If that’s the case, try one of these:
Many articles and blogs online claim that taking colloidal silver can be a remedy for sore throats. GoHealth Urgent Care and the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health have seen no quality studies on the health effects of taking colloidal silver and have only noted how dangerous it is to your health and well-being. When Pain Relief Is Not EnoughAs mentioned earlier, common sore throats tend to go away on their own. If you experience any of these symptoms of strep throat, however, you may need a prescription for an antibiotic. If none of these at-home remedies are helping after 48 hours, you can save your spot online at a GoHealth Urgent Care center near you! Health news and tips for the whole familyStay on top of your health Get seasonal tips and tricks Recipes to keep your family healthy Subscribe to our newsletterBy providing your email address you agree that GoHealth Urgent Care and our health system partner may contact you in the future. Your privacy is important to us; view our Privacy Policy. What is the fastest way to cure a cough?How to Calm Daytime Coughing. Take an Expectorant. ... . Reach for a Cough Suppressant. ... . Sip a Warm Beverage. ... . Step Up Your Fluid Intake. ... . Suck on Hard Candy. ... . Consider a Cough Medicine Formulated for Nighttime Use. ... . Have Some Honey. ... . Zap Your Cough With a Vaporizer.. What takes away sore throat and cough?If you or someone in your family has a sore throat, the tips below may help relieve the symptoms: avoid food or drink that is too hot, as this could irritate the throat. eat cool, soft food and drink cool or warm liquids. adults and older children can suck lozenges, hard sweets, ice cubes or ice lollies.
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