Sore Throat Keeping You Awake? Safe Home Remedies to Try Tonight

A sore throat can feel worse at night because dry air and post-nasal drip irritate the throat when you lie down. Most cases are caused by viruses and improve within a few days. Try warm salt-water gargles, honey in a warm drink, ginger tea, or a warm shower to add moisture to the air. Drink water regularly, rest your voice, and raise your head slightly with an extra pillow. Do not give honey to babies under one year old, and keep children away from bowls of hot water because steam can cause burns. Avoid using antibiotics without a prescription. They do not treat viral sore throats and misuse can contribute to antibiotic resistance. Also avoid strong mixtures, undiluted antiseptics, alcohol, or very hot pepper, as they may burn the throat. See a doctor if symptoms last longer than a week or come with high fever, breathing or swallowing difficulty, drooling, swollen glands, white patches on the tonsils, rash, earache, or blood in saliva. What safe remedy helps you sleep when a sore throat starts at night?

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