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Suggest Remedy For Sore Throat And Cold

Hi. Recently i had a sore throat and a cold which lasted a few days and went however for the last week or so i haven t had much of a voice. I ve tried a few home remedies in the evening to help but it hasn t gotten better and my throat tends to be quite tight in the morning. Any advice on how to get rid of it?
posted on Sat, 26 Jul 2014
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Thank You for contacting HCM.

Is there history of fever? You did not mention your age. I would suggest you following things:
> Take levocetirizine one at night for 5 days
> Take hot water in a cup, add 1 table spoon salt in it. Perform gargles (mouth wash) with it three times a day for at least 3 days. It will give soothing effect.
> Take acetaminophen for pain & fever

AVOID:
> Chilled water
> Drinks
> Spicy food

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up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us.
Wishing you good health.
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Suggest Remedy For Sore Throat And Cold

Hello Thank You for contacting HCM. Is there history of fever? You did not mention your age. I would suggest you following things: Take levocetirizine one at night for 5 days Take hot water in a cup, add 1 table spoon salt in it. Perform gargles (mouth wash) with it three times a day for at least 3 days. It will give soothing effect. Take acetaminophen for pain & fever AVOID: Chilled water Drinks Spicy food Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. Wishing you good health.