We asked experts to explain what causes the discomfort, plus share their best home remedies for a sore throat to ease pain ...

For fast relief from sore throat pain, there are sprays ... a kind of Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs). It works by altering the body's response to pain, and can be gargled or ...

Most people should instead use pain relief drugs, which also include aspirin and ibuprofen, and certain throat lozenges, as well as drinking plenty of water and resting. Prof Cliodna McNulty ...