Sip warm water or warm tea
Gargle with warm salt water
Take acetaminophen or ibuprofen if safe for you
Suck on throat lozenges or hard candy
Drink cold water or suck on ice chips
Use honey if you are over 1 year old
Avoid smoking, alcohol, and spicy foods
Rest your voice
Use a humidifier or breathe steam
Try a throat spray or numbing lozenge
Seek urgent care if you have trouble breathing, drooling, severe swelling, or high fever