how to treat soar throat yourself?

Sore throats are very common and usually nothing to worry about. They normally get better by themselves within a week.

How to treat a sore throat yourself.

To help soothe a sore throat and shorten how long it lasts, you can:

gargle with warm, salty water (children should not try this)
drink plenty of water.
Eat cool or soft foods.
Avoid smoking or smoky places.
Suck ice cubes, ice lollies or hard sweets – but do not give young children anything small and hard to suck because of the risk of choking.
Take rest.
If you have a high temperature, or you do not feel well enough to do your normal activities, try to stay at home and avoid contact with other people until you feel better.
A pharmacist can help with sore throats.

You can ask a pharmacist about ways of relieving the pain and discomfort of a sore throat, such as:

paracetamol or ibuprofen
Medicated lozenges containing a local anesthetic, antiseptic, or anti-inflammatory medicine
Anesthetic spray (although there's little proof they help)

You can buy these treatments from a supermarket or from a pharmacist without a prescription.

Sore throat symptoms

If you have a sore throat you might have:

a painful throat, especially when swallowing
a dry, scratchy throat
redness in the back of your mouth
bad breath
a mild cough
swollen neck glands.

The symptoms are similar for children, but children can also get a temperature and appear less active.

Causes of sore throats.

Sore throats are usually caused by viruses (like cold or flu) or from smoking. Very occasionally they can be caused by bacteria.

A sore throat can also be caused by:

Laryngitis.
Tonsillitis.
Strep throat (a bacterial throat infection).
Glandular fever.

Can’t make it a week? Find relief for your sore throat now with these helpful at-home remedies.

Still, some of your favorite home remedies may just be masking the pain—not actually resolving it. If you really want to get rid of a sore throat, reach for these best OTC cures next time you’re feeling achy.

Gargle with salt water. But steer clear of apple cider vinegar. Salt water is a great home remedy for sore throat, as it can reduce swelling and calm inflammation and irritation. It may also help draw infections or irritants to the surface of your throat, where your body is better able to deal with them. Dissolve 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of salt in eight ounces of warm water and gargle every hour or two, advises Mia Finkelstein.
Drink extra-cold liquids.
Those first few swallows may not be pleasant. But just as icing a sprained ankle can dull the pain and prevent swelling, drinking icy liquids can both numb your throat and calm some of the inflammation that’s causing you pain.
Suck on an ice pop.
If you get sick of downing ice water, a popsicle can be just as effective at fighting off the inflammation in your throat. Just be sure to steer clear of citrus flavors, which can trigger acid reflux and, in turn, worsen your symptoms.
Fight dry air with a humidifier.
Dry air can irritate a sore throat, prolonging your recovery time. Taking a steamy shower or using a humidifier can bring moisture back into the air, thus relieving any discomfort. The mucus membranes of the nose and throat love moisture.