10 Sore throat remedies

1. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) such as Advil, or Aleve.

2. Gargling several times a day with warm salt water can reduce swelling in the throat and loosen mucus, helping to flush out irritants or bacteria. By dissolving half a teaspoon of salt in one cup of water. Or try adding a small amount of honey to sweeten the mixture slightly. Avoid Swallowing.

3. Sucking on cough drops with a cooling or numbing ingredient, like menthol or eucalyptus.

4. Over-the-counter cough syrups can help ease soreness. If you're headed to work, be sure to choose a non-drowsy formula. But if you're having trouble sleeping due to a sore throat, a nighttime formula like NyQuil (which contains a pain reliever and an antihistamine) or Robitussin AC (guaifenesin and codeine) can relieve pain and help you get some sleep.

5. Drink lots of fluids to wash away bacteria. For a meal have a bowl of chicken soup or beef stew, but make sure it's not too hot or spicy which can irritate or inflame a throat even more.

6. Also drink lots of tea with lemon, honey, and ginger. The tea contains antioxidants that are thought to strengthen immunity and ward off infection.

7. Drink hot Cranbury juice which kills bacteria and soothes your throat.

8. Hot milk soothes your throat and helps you sleep better.

8. Rest and sleep helps to build up your immune system. Throughout the day, you are hit with germs and viruses left and right. Your immune system never fully stops working. Maintaining a health immune system is essential for getting well.

9. If you have a bacterial infection, your doctor should prescribe an antibiotic. Always take the full course of medicine, even if you feel better after a few days.

10. Vegetable juice, chicken soup, garlic, ginger, banana, toast, basically any soft and nutritious food will do, as long as it's not spicy or high in calories.