Drink warm water or warm tea with honey
Gargle with salt water
Suck on throat lozenges or hard candy
Sip cold water or suck on ice chips
Use a humidifier or inhale steam
Rest your voice
Take acetaminophen or ibuprofen if safe for you
Avoid smoking, alcohol, and very spicy foods
Try a throat spray or numbing lozenge
Seek medical care if you have trouble breathing, drooling, severe swelling, high fever, or symptoms lasting more than a week