These tips may help your Sore Throat feel better.

• Gargle with warm salt water to help reduce swelling (at least once each hour with 1tsp (5g) of salt dissolved with warm water. )
• Do not smoke or use other tobacco products.
• Tea made with lemon is one of the old home remedy for sore throats

Doctor visit is necessary if your Sore throat lasts for more than several days.

Normally for common cold and cough, medicines won’t make your cold go away completely. The following are tips to help you feel better when you have a cold:

• Stay home and rest, especially while you have a fever.
• Don’t smoke and avoid secondhand smoke.
• Drink plenty of fluids like water, fruit juices and clear soups.
• Don’t drink alcohol.
• Gargle with warm salt water a few times a day to relieve a sore throat. Throat sprays or lozenges may also help relieve the pain.
• Use salt water (saline) nose drops to help loosen mucus and moisten the tender skin in your nose.