How to soothe a sore throat?

Try Tylenol (acetaminophen) orAdvil: Try tylenol (acetaminophen) or advil.

Lots of things: Gargle with salt water. Drink tea with honey. Suck on hard candy/lozenges or popsicles.Take pain relievers like acetaminophen, Ibuprofen or naproxen. Hope you feel better soon.

Remedies: If you have a significantly sore throat w swollen tonsils / lymph nodes – see your medical provider ; get a strep throat test ; culture. Saltwater gargles are helpful. Mix a tsp of salt in 8 oz of warm water – gargle w this several times/day. You can gargle w aloe vera juice a couple of times per day. A mix of chamomile tea w honey ; a small amount of lemon juice is good.

Sore throat: Most sore throats are viral and must go its course, but may be strep which should be treated with antibiotics. A teaspoon of salt in a glass of warm water and then gargle may be soothing. A sore throat which persists beyond 5-7 days should prompt a visit to the doctor.

Some remedies: If you have a significantly sore throat with swollen tonsils / lymph nodes – see your medical provider & get a streph throat test. Saltwater gargles are very helpful. Mix a teaspoon of salt in 8 oz of warm water – gargle with this several times a day. You can gargle with aloe vera juice a couple of times per day. A mixture of chamomile tea with honey & a small amount of lemon juice is good.

Chlorohexidine rinse: You would need a prescription from your dentist but using chlorohexidine rrinse such as periogard (chlorhexidine gluconate) or Peridex to gargle with will quickly soothe your throat other choices are warm salt water rinses, mouth washes and Benzocaine sprays.

Thyme tea: Dr ruden gave excellent advice. Here are more options: saltwater gargles: mix 1 tsp salt in 8 oz warm water – gargle several times a day. Or gargle with aloe vera juice twice a day. Add honey & a small amt. Of lemon juice to chamomile tea. Pour boiling water over thinly sliced ginger. Steep 5 min. In a covered pot. Add 2 to 3 tbs honey & sip. Try thyme tea.