How Do I Relieve a Sore Throat and Cough

How Do I Relieve a Sore Throat and Cough?

Usually colds are the culprits when it comes to sore throats, and they tend to last about four or five days. How to relieve a sore throat depends on age.

• Children over 2 can find relief from a warm, caffeinate-free tea or water with about 1/2 tsp. of honey with lemon.
• Children over 1 can receive 1 tsp. of buckwheat honey for cough relief.
• Children 6 and older can find relief from over-the-counter lozenges with anesthetic that helps ease pain. Hard candy is another suitable option—sugar-free being best for their health. A warm salt water gargle may also be helpful.

Strep throat tends to arise quickly.

Sometimes strep comes with no other cold symptoms. If you think your child has strep, call your doctor for a strep test and antibiotics, if necessary.