Sore Throat: What’s An Effective Home Remedy?<br />By Dr Willie Ong<br /><br />1. Gargle with warm water and salt preparation. Mix one teaspoon (5 grams) of salt in 1 glass of warm water (8 ounces or 240 ml). <br />2. Drink 8 to 10 glasses of fluids in a day. Drink more water, tea or soup, as this will help loosen up the phlegm. <br />3. Take chicken soup. Studies have shown that chicken soup can help cure a bout of flu or colds. <br />4. You may drink caffeine-free tea or take in warm water with a little honey. These liquids are soothing to the throat.<br />5. You may try throat lozenges. However, do not children lozenges as they may choke on this.<br />6. If you have the budget, you can buy a humidifier which can moisten the air in your room. Dry air irritates the throat.<br />7. Rest your voice and rest your body. Get enough sleep.
