Home Measures (first-line):
Warm saline gargles – 3–4 times a day (½ tsp salt in warm water).
Steam inhalation – 2–3 times daily, especially if there’s nasal congestion too.
Warm fluids – Ginger tea, turmeric milk, soups.
Avoid irritants – Cold drinks, smoking, spicy food.
Medications (if needed):
Analgesic + Antipyretic: Paracetamol 500 mg or Ibuprofen 200 mg if pain or fever.
Lozenges: e.g., Chlorhexidine + Benzocaine or Amylmetacresol + 2,4-Dichlorobenzyl alcohol (Strepsils type) – soothing and mild antiseptic.
Antihistamine (if itchy throat or postnasal drip): Levocetirizine 5 mg once at night.
If dry cough: Dextromethorphan-based syrup short-term may help.
Next Steps
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