Sore Throat

Sore throats are very common in adults and children and the pain is uncomfortable and can be downright miserable. Typically, a sore throat makes it painful to swallow and difficult to eat, drink, and sleep.  Sore throats are caused by the common cold, the flu, coughing, strep throat, and laryngitis. Sore through are temporary and often resolve on their own in a week or so.  
We’ve compiled the most effective ways to instantly soothe your sore throat with over-the-counter medication and home remedies to help relieve your sore throat. 
  
Causes of a Sore Throat 
There are many possible causes of sore throats, many of which can be treated with over-the-counter medications and/or home remedies. Others may require a visit to your General Practitioner for a prescription of antibiotics. In very rare cases, surgery or further treatment may be recommended by your GP. 
Viral Infections 
Bacterial Infections 
Sinus Infections 
Tonsilitis 
Allergies 
Acid Reflux 
Laryngitis 
Throat Cancer 
  
Sore Throat Symptoms  
Pain or a scratchy sensation in the throat. 
Pain that worsens with swallowing or talking. 
Difficulty swallowing. 
Swollen and sore glands in your neck or jaw. 
Red and swollen tonsils 
White patches or pus on your tonsils. 
A hoarse or muffled voice. 
  
How Long Does a Sore Throat Last? 
Depending on the cause of your sore throat, recovery time may differ. Most sore throats are caused by viruses and resolve on their own within 3 to 10 days. Sore throats caused by allergies or a bacterial infection may last longer. 
  
SORE THROAT TREATMENT 
Best Medicines for Sore Throat Relief 
Your local pharmacy will have a bounty of cold and flu products on their shelves that soothe sore throat symptoms instantly from active ingredients used to treat a sore sore throat (no fever) instantly by alleviating pain, breaking up congestion, and suppressing the coughing that usually accompanies a sore throat.  
Most of the best medicines for sore throat and cough treat multiple symptoms. Make sure to identify what symptoms you have in addition to a sore throat to get the relief you need. 
Sore throat medicine come in: 
Pills, Capsules, and Tablets 
Medicated Drops 
Sore Throat Sprays 
Lozenges 
Multi-Symptom Relief Liquids and LiquiCaps 
Syrup 
Powder packets 
  
Top Picks - Medicine for Cough and Instant Sore Throat Relief 
 
Best Cold Medicine for Sore Throat and Cough:  
Extra Strength Tylenol Complete Cold, Cough & Flu Tablets (Daytime and Nighttime) 
 
Best Medicine for Sore Throat and Cough for Children:  
Children’s Tylenol – Cold + Cough + Sore Throat 
 
Best Liquid Medicine for Sore Throat and Cough:  
Robitussin Maximum Strength: Severe Multi-Symptom Cough Cold + Flu 
  
Home Remedies 
A sore throat can be treated with a variety of sore throat home remedies, such as: 
Lemon, Honey, Ginger Tea 
Apply a warm compress on your neck 
Eat ice chips or cold food (ice cream) to numb the throat 
Use OTC medications 
Saltwater gargle 
Chamomile tea 
Baking soda gargle 
Add natural ingredients such as these to hot water or food: Peppermint, Fenugreek, Marshmallow root, Liquorice root, or slippery elm 
Apple cider vinegar with hot water 
Add extra garlic to your food 
  
Pearl Chemist Group has a wide range of medications available to treat sore throat pain. Visit us and shop online or in-store for the most affordable cold and flu medicines.