Sore throat treatment (10,11)

How to treat a sore throat yourself

A pharmacist can help when you have a sore throat

You can ask a pharmacist about ways to relieve pain and discomfort in the throat, such as:

  • lozenges containing a local anaesthetic, antiseptic or anti-inflammatory drug
  • anaesthetic spray

You can buy these treatments in pharmacies without medical prescription.

Therapeutic options for the acute treatment of upper respiratory tract diseases (viral etiology):

  • General treatment: bed rest at appropriate temperature (20-22◦C), adequate hydration
  • Local symptomatic treatment

To relieve sore throat and shorten its duration, you can:

  • Consume fluids to prevent your throat from drying out. This also helps prevent dehydration.
  • Avoid smoking or areas with smoke
  • Use a humidifier in your room