Sore Throats

The majority of these settle on their own in a few days. Gargle with lukewarm salt water. Repeat this four times a day. Take soluble paracetamol for relief of pain.

Unless the patient is really unwell or has spots at the back of the throat, antibiotics are unlikely to help. Keep drinking fluids. Anyone suffering from Asthma, or children below the age of 16 should not be given aspirin.