Sore Throat Symptoms & Remedies, Strep Discomfort Tips & Advice

Home Remedies
for Sore Throat Pain

. Increase liquid intake to keep your throat moist.

. Warm tea with honey & lemon is a tradtional remedy to help ease discomfort.

. Use a humidifier in your bedroom to get a good night's rest.

. Gargle with warm salt water - ¼ tsp. salt to ½ cup water.

. Sucking on hard candy stimulates saliva which also helps moisten a dry, irritated throat.

. Take coated non-aspirin pain relievers.

. Avoid smoke, car exhaust and other air pollutants.

Since it is a symptom of so many varying ailments, a sore throat is traditionally the most common reason why adults see a doctor.

It may be an indication of mononucleosis, or a painful symptom of chronic sinus infection, or even certain throat cancers - all good reasons for seeking help from a medical professional.

Parents of small children may also become alarmed at the first sign of sore throat which can indicate croup, tonsillitis (red, inflamed tonsils) or bacterial strep infection requiring a course of antibiotic treatment.

Most often, however, a sore throat is one of the first signs of a viral cold or flu that simply calls for plenty of extra rest and fluid intake (which helps moisten a dry, scratchy throat) and other home remedies on hand.

Salt-water gargles, sucking on throat lozenges, or a nice hot cup of tea with honey & lemon will also usually help to ease the discomfort.

Around the Web, find out more about easing the pain of a sore throat with facts on causes & symptoms, medications & treatment, other favorite herbal & home remedies to try, plus information on more serious symptoms and related tips on when to see a doctor ...

Sore Throat - Mayo Clinic - Comprehensive information on common causes, symptoms of more serious conditions such as tonsillitis and strep throat, related complications and risk factors, prevention & home care tips.

Strep Throat - WebMD topic guide with information on causes & symptoms, treatment options, overview of medications and home care remedies, helpful FAQ.

Tonsillitis - KidsHealth.org parent guide with facts, information and Q&A on symptoms and treatment of tonsillitis, strep throat, enlarged adenoids plus more guides to common throat ailments, related links.

Post Nasal Drip - Illustrated guide to sore throat and swallowing problems, treatment & medications for chronic sinus infection.

Hoarseness & Laryngitis Remedies - Engaging feature with causes on the ailment suffered by politicians and public speakers with self care tip and a list of folk remedies, plus advice on when to see a doctor.

Herbs for Health & Healing - Sore Throat, Congestion and Swollen Glands - Recipes and instructions for making your own herbal steam, vapor rub, cough syrup and herbal teas to help ease the discomfort.

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This information is intended as reference and not as medical advice.
All treatment decisions should be made by medical professionals.