The changing season always brings with it an unwelcome guest: throat irritation or sore throat. It can be really annoying, but we’ve got your back.
Here are some home remedies to soothe your gale ki khich-khich:
1. Saltwater gargling is an easy and effective remedy for sore throat. Mix some salt in lukewarm water and gargle. Gargling at least twice a day is recommended. This will give you instant relief.
![](https://wp.scoopwhoop.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/5e846f4860c060258052695b_658bb936-3314-4b1f-b42e-f6e4d77cb306.jpg)
2. Honey mixed in tea or taken on its own can relieve sore throat.
![](https://wp.scoopwhoop.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/5e846f4860c060258052695b_010490b6-a691-4a1b-9ddd-969bea117089.jpg)
3. Lemon water reduces the throat pain that occurs during a cold or the flu. It contains vitamin C that helps prevent infection and aids in a speedy recovery.
![](https://wp.scoopwhoop.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/5e846f4860c060258052695b_2c629203-9304-43fe-b569-87432a70c9d5.jpg)
4. Cinnamon tea has antibacterial properties and is very helpful during a cold or flu.
![](https://wp.scoopwhoop.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/5e846f4860c060258052695b_a439f32d-2b7d-4436-8166-76b2fadb178b.jpg)
5. Drinking lukewarm water instead of cold water throughout the day provides a range of health benefits, which includes soothing a sore throat.
![](https://wp.scoopwhoop.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/5e846f4860c060258052695b_56da1922-cb66-4f3f-a835-59cf142ab95d.jpg)
6. Ginger tea works wonders as a sore-throat remedy. Ginger has powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidants that reduce the irritation.
![](https://wp.scoopwhoop.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/5e846f4860c060258052695b_9c979783-979d-40a9-a0c5-a8caad88b889.jpg)
7. Give your throat a break. Speak only when necessary.
![](https://wp.scoopwhoop.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/5e846f4860c060258052695b_fc9767b6-95a0-40c9-bdf1-6b0a92767a47.jpg)
8. Avoid smoking, it can irritate your throat.
![](https://wp.scoopwhoop.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/5e846f4860c060258052695b_e09b2c7a-06b5-48d7-978c-b3d25c750b3f.jpg)
9. Avoid alcohol, caffeine, acidic, spicy or fried foods.
![](https://wp.scoopwhoop.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/5e846f4860c060258052695b_bb66bce6-38c3-4f72-85e2-99851baeead1.jpg)
Consult a doctor if your sore throat lasts for more than one week.