POOJA KOTHARIMom of a 8 yr 5 m old boy2 years agoA. sip warm liquids.eat cold or frozen liquids (such as ice pops)gargle with saltwater.suck on hard candy or throat lozenges (for kids age 4 or older)take ibuprofen or acetaminophen as needed.give warm fluids like water, herbal tea with honey, or diluted apple juice. Do not give honey to children under age 1. For some children, cold fluids or popsicles can be soothing. For children over age 4, give throat or cough lozenges or use throat sprays.Viruses cause most sore throats, and medicine (like antibiotics) can't cure viruses. You can only relieve your aches and pains. Viruses heal without antibiotics on their own with time. Because strep throat is a bacterial infection, you need antibiotics to clear it up.Basil (Tulsi)
Tulsi tea might be an effective home remedy for throat infections. To make tulsi tea, take a handful of tulsi leaves and boil them in water. Allow the leaves to simmer for about five minutes and add ginger, cinnamon or honey if required. Drink this tea twice a day to help ease the pain.Rest. ...Drink fluids. ...Try comforting foods and beverage. ...Gargle with saltwater. ...Humidify the air. ...Consider lozenges or hard candy. ...Avoid irritants. ...Stay at home until you're no longer sick.
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