Sore Throats
Sore throats are common in the winter and usually resolve by itself in a week.
OTC remedies such as paracetamol, ibuprofen can help to ease the symptoms.
Self-help tips you could advise:
- Gargle with warm, salty water (not for children)
- Drink plenty of water
- Eat cool or soft foods
- Suck ice cubes, ice lollies or hard boiled sweets – not suitable for children
- Rest
- Avoid smoking
Consider offering a Sore Throat Test and Treat service which will allow you to offer a quick testing service to identify if a sore throat is a bacterial or viral infection. To find out more about this service, take a look at our pages here.