Here a few steps you can take to reduce your chances of getting a sore throat:
- Avoid coming into contact with allergens or irritants
- Avoid crowded places
- Practice good hygiene to avoid getting the common cold or flu. For example, wash your hands with water and soap or use alcohol-based hand sanitizers. Cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze.
- Wipe surfaces (door knobs, telephones, sink handles) with disinfectants
- Take the antivirals or antibiotics medications your doctor prescribes to fight off viral or bacterial infection
- Do not smoke
- Do not scream/yell for long periods of time
References
1. Scolaro, Kelly. APhA Handbook of Nonprescription Drugs: Chapter 11 Disorders Related to Colds and Allergy. 16th Edition, Washington DC: American Pharmacists Association, 2009.
2. Vorvick, Linda and David Zieve. Pharyngitis. February 2011. Available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0001678/ . Accessed on September 24, 2011.
3. WebMD. Sore Throat (Throat Pain) Causes: Infections, Irritations, and More. August 2010. Available at: http://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/tc/sore-throat-topic-overview. Accessed on September 24, 2011.
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