Drink warm fluids
Gargle with warm salt water
Suck on throat lozenges
Use honey
Take acetaminophen or ibuprofen if safe for you
Use a humidifier
Rest your voice
Stay hydrated
Avoid smoking and secondhand smoke
Avoid very hot, spicy, or acidic foods
Use throat sprays or numbing lozenges
Try cold foods or drinks if they feel soothing
Get medical care if you have trouble breathing, drooling, severe swelling, or symptoms lasting more than a week