Drink warm fluids like tea, broth, or warm water with honey
Gargle with warm salt water several times a day
Rest your voice and get plenty of sleep
Stay hydrated with water and clear fluids
Use throat lozenges or hard candy
Try honey if you are older than 1 year
Use a humidifier or breathe in steam
Avoid smoking, vaping, and secondhand smoke
Avoid very spicy, acidic, or rough foods
Take over-the-counter pain relievers if safe for you
Use a saline nasal spray if postnasal drip is causing irritation
See a doctor if symptoms are severe, last more than a week, or include trouble breathing, trouble swallowing, high fever, or swelling