Drink water regularly throughout the day
Sip warm fluids like herbal tea or warm water
Use a humidifier in your room
Avoid smoking and secondhand smoke
Limit alcohol and caffeine
Breathe through your nose instead of your mouth
Use throat lozenges or hard candy
Gargle with warm salt water
Avoid very salty, spicy, or acidic foods
Rest your voice
Treat allergies or nasal congestion if present
See a doctor if it lasts more than a week or comes with fever, trouble swallowing, or severe pain