Good Health Guide - Colds
Sore throat

Symptoms

  • Ticklish throat
  • Difficulty swallowing
  • Hoarseness

Potential causes

  • Cold
  • Infection with viruses or bacteria
  • Strained vocal cords
  • Smoking

What you can do yourself

Drink lots of fluids, ideally hot tea; suck throat lozenges, e.g. Salbei Dragees (Sage Lozenges), and gargle with salt water. This moistens the mucous membranes, which is particularly important when fighting a cold, since dry mucous membranes are easy prey for viruses and bacteria.

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