HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

Can you tell me what is the best ways to treat a sore throat?

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Walter Futterweit answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Check for Fever: Best is to make sure of no fever. If prolonged see MD for exam and throat culture. Take no hot foods Chicken soup Lemon lime lozenges Fluids like water No smoking or alcohol.

Answered 6/29/2014

3.9k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

Can you tell me about the best over-the-counter medication for sore tonsils or sore throat?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Can you please tell me the best possible way to soothe a sore throat and reduce lymph gland inflammation?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

How's the best way to treat nauseated kid 5 year old, sore throat cough etc, always saying i feel sick and want to vomit, thanks for the help.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I have a sore throat and a runny nose. What is the best way to naturally treat them?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

What is the best over the counter medication to treat: sore itchy throat with a voice thats gone, painful cough with yellow/green phlem and blocked nose with congestion ?

3 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

What are the best throat drops for sore throat?
Can you tell me how could i help my sore throat?
Can you tell me what is the best remedy for sore & scratchy throat?
What's the best way to treat a sore throat and swollen glands?
What is the best way to treat sore throats and covid symptoms?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.