Jun 10, 2021 · A saltwater gargle of 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon (1250 to 2500 milligrams) of table salt to 4 to 8 ounces (120 to 240 milliliters) of warm water can help soothe a sore throat. Children …

Jun 10, 2021 · A sore throat caused by a virus resolves on its own. Strep throat (streptococcal infection), a less common type of sore throat caused by bacteria, requires treatment with …

Nov 26, 2021 · Has anyone with similar treatment experienced throat pain for an extended period post radiation? If so, how long did it last? I was getting really excited and optimistic for a …

Dec 30, 2024 · Try honey: Honey can soothe coughs in adults and children over 1 year old. Add it to warm tea or lemon water. Rest: Let your body recover with plenty of rest. Add moisture: Use …

Dec 2, 2016 · Moisten your throat. Try sucking on lozenges, gargling with salt water or chewing a piece of gum. Stop drinking alcohol and smoking, and avoid exposure to smoke.

Nov 30, 2022 · Keeping a sore throat lubricated and moist eases swallowing and helps prevent dehydration. Eat soothing foods. Easy-to-swallow foods include broths, soups, applesauce, …

Nov 5, 2024 · Drinking tea or warm lemon water mixed with honey is often used to soothe a sore throat. But honey alone may work as well as medicines available without a prescription to …

Jul 12, 2024 · Soothe a sore throat. If you have a sore throat , using a saltwater gargle can relieve it for a while. Put 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt in an 8-ounce glass of warm water. Children younger …

Nov 29, 2019 · Your child complains of an itchy sore throat that hurts when he or she swallows. Most often, it’s a viral infection that will go away on its own. You can treat the symptoms, but …

Jan 10, 2024 · Among other symptoms, your doctor will want to know if you've had flu-like symptoms, such as a fever or sore throat, and may ask whether you've noticed changes in …