Sore Throat
Sore Throat
Pain, scratchiness or irritation of the throat. Often caused by viral infections like colds.
First aid · 応急処置
What to do first
- 1Gargle with warm salt water (1/2 tsp salt in 1 cup warm water)
- 2Stay hydrated with warm fluids like tea
- 3Use throat lozenges or sprays available at drugstores
- 4Rest your voice
- 5Humidify the room if air is dry
Recommended OTC · 市販薬
Best medicines for this
Caution · 注意
See a doctor if…
- •Severe pain making it hard to swallow
- •White patches or pus on tonsils
- •High fever (above 38.5°C)
- •Swollen lymph nodes in neck
- •Symptoms lasting more than a week