sore throat?

i just woke up this morning with a swollen gland

it hurts when i swallow--im taking a trip on monday

anybody suggest any medicine or home remedies?

besides resting

thanks!
Best answer:
Most sore throats are soon over. In the meantime, the following remedies may help:

Drink warm liquids. Honey or lemon tea is a time-tested remedy.
Gargle several times a day with warm salt water. (1/2 tsp of salt in 1 cup water.)
Cold liquids or popsicles help some sore throats.
Sucking on hard candies or throat lozenges can be very soothing, because it increases saliva production. This is often as effective as more expensive remedies, but should not be used in young children because of the choking risk.
Use a cool-mist vaporizer or humidifier to moisten and sooth a dry and painful throat.
Try over-the-counter pain medications, such as acetaminophen. DO NOT give aspirin to children.
Antibiotics are usually NOT wise in the absence of a positive strep test or throat culture.

Call your health care provider if Return to top

Call your provider if there is:

Severe difficulty swallowing or breathing
Excessive drooling in a young child
A fever, especially 101??F or greater
Tender or swollen lymph glands in the neck
Pus in the back of the throat
A red rash that feels rough, and increased redness in the skin folds
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