Self care tips
Self care tips
Suggest the following tips to help ease a sore throat:
- Drink plenty of fluids as this will keep the throat lubricated and prevent dehydration if the body temperature is raised
- Gargle regularly with salt dissolved in warm water to help reduce swelling and ease pain (adults only)
- Suck ice cubes, lollies or hard sweets to encourage saliva production and keep the throat moist. Children shouldn’t be given anything too small because of the risk of choking
- Avoid smoking and smoky environments
- Avoid very hot food and drink as these can cause irritation
- Get plenty of rest.
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For more information, you can:
- Use your Counter Intelligence Plus training guide
- Visit the NHS website: sore throat
- Look at information provided by the charity ENT UK.