Diseases & Conditions
Sore throat soothers
These are the medications and good old-fashioned home remedies that offer relief when your throat is hurting.
- Reviewed by Anthony L. Komaroff, MD, Editor in Chief, Harvard Health Letter; Editorial Advisory Board Member, Harvard Health Publishing
Struggling with the sting of a sore throat probably won't keep you from your daily activities. But sore throat pain is hard to ignore, and it's something you just want to get rid of — fast. A sore throat may also signal a condition that needs your doctor's attention. Here's what you need to know about that pain and how to soothe it.
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About the Author
Heidi Godman, Executive Editor, Harvard Health Letter
About the Reviewer
Anthony L. Komaroff, MD, Editor in Chief, Harvard Health Letter; Editorial Advisory Board Member, Harvard Health Publishing
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