Sip warm water
Drink tea with honey
Gargle with warm salt water
Suck on lozenges or hard candy
Stay hydrated
Use a humidifier
Avoid smoke, dust, and strong odors
Avoid very cold or very dry air
Rest your voice
Clear your throat gently, not forcefully
Try swallowing repeatedly
Eat something soft if your throat feels dry
Use saline nasal spray if postnasal drip is causing it
Take an over-the-counter allergy medicine if allergies are the cause
Take an over-the-counter pain reliever if you also have throat discomfort
Seek medical care if it lasts more than a couple of weeks or comes with trouble breathing, high fever, or severe pain