Throat ache medicine

• Sucking on throat lozenges that contain a numbing agent, like benzocaine or hexylresorcinol • Sipping warm fluids like chicken broth or warm water with honey, which coats the throat (but do not give honey to a child under 1 year old) • Eating or drinking cold foods/drinks like ice water, ice cream, or Popsicles • Drinking NSAIDs and Tylenol are generally safe and well-tolerated medications. That said, speak with a healthcare provider before starting one, as they may interact with other medicines or, in some cases, cause harm. Sometimes, you may need a prescription or other OTC medications to treat the underlying cause of your sore throat. • Honey and lemon: Drinking lemon or thyme tea mixed with honey • Salt and water gargle: Gargling with 1 cup of warm water mixed with one-half teaspoon of salt • Cough drops: Sucking on a cough containing honey or menthol (has a cooling effect) • Hydration: Increasing the amount of fluids you drink to thin and break up mucus, making coughing easier • Humidity: Running a What Causes a Sore Throat and Cough? Viral infections are the most common cause of sore throat and cough. The virus invades the throat tissue, inflaming it and causing swelling, redness, and pain. The offending virus can also infect the cells lining the air passages, leading to excess mucus production and subsequent airway obstruction and cough. • Common cold can be caused by one of many viruses, including the rhinovirus. Symptoms typically include a sore throat on the f...