Sore throats are very common and usually nothing to worry about. They normally get better by themselves within a week.
What is a sore throat?
A sore throat is a painful, dry, or scratchy feeling in the throat.
Pain in the throat is one of the most common symptoms.
Most sore throats are caused by infections, or by environmental factors like dry air.
Although a sore throat can be uncomfortable, it’ll usually go away on its own.
Sore throat symptoms
The symptoms of a sore throat can vary depending on what caused it.
A sore throat can feel:
• scratchy
• burning
• raw
• dry
• tender
• irritated
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
rest
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