Sore Throat

Home Care Advice - Local Pain Relief

Local Pain Relief

  • Children over age 1 can sip warm chicken broth or apple juice.
  • Children over age 6 can suck on hard candy (e.g., butterscotch) or lollipops.
  • Children over age 8 can also gargle warm water with a little table salt or liquid antacid added.

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