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Home remedies for a sore throat
Drink water
It is important to remain hydrated when you are under the weather by drinking plenty of water. Staying hydrated can help ease congestion, thin mucus secretions and keep the throat moist.

Salt water
Did you know that gargling warm salt water may also help to reduce some of the swelling? Add half a teaspoon of salt to a full glass (240ml) and gargle up to 3 times a day.

Warm liquids
Drink warm liquids that are soothing to the throat, such as hot tea with honey, hot soups, warm water with lemon or herbal teas.

Apple cider vinegar
Mix 1 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar with 240ml of water. The acid in the vinegar can kill bacteria in the throat and soothe a sore throat.

Peppermint essential oil
Make some peppermint tea, add some peppermint oil to a diffuser or rub some on the chest to soothe a sore throat and ease a dry cough.

Cold treats
Eating frozen foods such as popsicles, sorbets or ice cream can help ease the pain of a sore throat. Choose non-dairy items as dairy products can produce more mucous and further irritate the throat.

Home remedies for a cough
Pineapples
For a bad cough, try eating a slice of pineapple or drinking 100ml of fresh pineapple juice 3 times a day. The fruit contains an enzyme called bromelain, which is thought to help suppress coughs and loosen mucus in your throat.

Honey
Mix 2 teaspoons of honey with herbal tea or warm water and lemon. This soothes your throat and helps relieve coughs.

Thyme
Make thyme tea using 2 teaspoons of crushed thyme leaves and 1 cup of boiling water. Cover the cup, steep for 10 minutes and strain. The essence extracted from thyme leaves helps relieve coughing as well as short term bronchitis.

Probiotics
Probiotics are good bacteria that indirectly help to relieve a cough by boosting your immune system. A variety of probiotics are available, including those sold as supplements and those in fermented foods, such as yogurt, miso, kimchi, tempeh and sourdough.

For a bad cough, try eating a slice of pineapple or drinking 100ml of fresh pineapple juice 3 times a day. The fruit contains an enzyme called bromelain, which is thought to help suppress coughs and loosen mucus in your throat.