Question: how to help a sore throat?
Answer: Gargle with salt water. Gargling with warm salt water can help soothe a scratchy throat. ... 
Suck on a lozenge. ... 
Try OTC pain relief. ... 
Enjoy a drop of honey. ... 
Try an echinacea and sage spray. ... 
Stay hydrated. ... 
Use a humidifier. ... 
Give yourself a steam shower.