Treatment
Treatment depends on the cause of the sore throat. Treatment options include:
Medications
- Antibiotics for strep throat
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Drugs to reduce sore throat pain; these drugs include:
- Ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil)
- Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
- Aspirin (not recommended for children with a current or recent viral infection; check with your child's doctor before giving a child aspirin)
- Numbing throat spray for pain control
- Decongestants and antihistamines to relieve nasal congestion and runny nose
- Vitamin C (if recommended by your doctor)
- Throat lozenges
Home Care
- Get plenty of rest.
- Drink plenty of water.
- Gargle with warm salt water several times a day.
- Drink warm liquids (tea or broth) or cool liquids.
- Avoid irritants that might affect your throat, such as smoke from cigarettes, cigars, or pipes, and cold air.
- Avoid drinking alcohol.
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