Sore Throat
Pain, scratchiness or irritation of the throat, often worsened by swallowing.
10 remediesSore Throat
10 remedies · 2 attempts
About
Pain, scratchiness or irritation of the throat, often worsened by swallowing. Usually caused by viral infection, though bacterial causes (strep) require medical attention.
What it feels like
Pain, scratchiness, or irritation in the throat
Pain that worsens when swallowing
Red or swollen tonsils
White patches or pus on the tonsils (suggests bacterial infection)
Swollen, tender lymph nodes in the neck
When to get help
See a doctor if the sore throat is severe, makes it difficult to swallow or breathe, lasts more than a week, or is accompanied by high fever, rash, or white patches on the tonsils — these suggest bacterial infection or a more serious condition requiring treatment.
What it feels like
Pain, scratchiness, or irritation in the throat
Pain that worsens when swallowing
Red or swollen tonsils
White patches or pus on the tonsils (suggests bacterial infection)
Swollen, tender lymph nodes in the neck
When to get help
See a doctor if the sore throat is severe, makes it difficult to swallow or breathe, lasts more than a week, or is accompanied by high fever, rash, or white patches on the tonsils — these suggest bacterial infection or a more serious condition requiring treatment.
WikiRemedy surfaces community experience, not medical advice. Always consult a qualified health professional.
Honey and Warm Water
Natural · Strong
Ibuprofen or Paracetamol
Pharma · Very strong
Stay Hydrated
Lifestyle · Moderate
Topical Anaesthetic Throat Spray
Pharma · Moderate
Marshmallow Root (Demulcent)
Natural · Limited
Salt Water Gargle
Natural · Moderate
Throat Lozenges
Pharma · Moderate
Antibiotics (Strep Throat)
Pharma · Very strong
Benzydamine Throat Spray
Pharma · Strong
Steam Inhalation
Lifestyle · Limited
Honey and Warm Water
Research
Strong
Community
3.0
★★★★★1
Ibuprofen or Paracetamol
Research
Very strong
Community
No ratings yet
Stay Hydrated
Research
Moderate
Community
No ratings yet
Topical Anaesthetic Throat Spray
Research
Moderate
Community
No ratings yet
Marshmallow Root (Demulcent)
Research
Limited
Community
No ratings yet
Salt Water Gargle
Research
Moderate
Community
3.0
★★★★★1
Throat Lozenges
Research
Moderate
Community
No ratings yet
Antibiotics (Strep Throat)
Research
Very strong
Community
No ratings yet
Benzydamine Throat Spray
Research
Strong
Community
No ratings yet
Steam Inhalation
Research
Limited
Community
No ratings yet
WikiRemedy surfaces community experience, not medical advice. Always consult a qualified health professional.