Drink warm liquids like tea, broth, or warm water
Sip cold drinks or suck on ice chips
Gargle with warm salt water
Rest your voice
Use throat lozenges or hard candy
Use a humidifier or breathe steam
Avoid smoking, vaping, and secondhand smoke
Avoid very spicy, acidic, or rough foods
Take acetaminophen or ibuprofen if you can use them safely
Stay hydrated
Get plenty of rest
See a doctor if the pain is severe, lasts more than a week, or comes with trouble breathing or swallowing