Sore Throat

Choose a remedy: No one has all the symptoms so choose based on the most prominent ones. If symptoms change, take a remedy that matches your new symptoms.

Dosage: At onset of symptoms, take 30C every four-six hours or 6C or 12X every two-three hours.*  Or, see the Dosage Chart

• When symptoms improve, stop taking the remedy. 
• Repeat if symptoms return
• If no improvement after a day, try a different remedy

Notes:

• If there is a fever with swollen glands, white/yellow coating in the throat or sore throat for more than two days, see your your health care practitioner to rule out strep throat. 
• If a self-selected remedy – however well indicated – doesn’t help and your symptoms are more than you would expect for a common cold, seek medical expertise.  A doctor will provide a diagnosis and/or a professional homeopath can evaluate your symptoms in the context of your whole person.  If you have chronic sore throats, seek help from a professional homeopath to get to the root cause.
• Avoid medicated cough drops with camphor, eucalyptus, menthol as these may antidote homeopathic medicine.

Symptoms	Remedy
Hoarseness Red, dry and sore throat View Remedy	Throat Calm– 12 yrs and up Multi-remedy medicine manufactured by Boiron Take as directed
General sore throat relief View Remedy	Hyland’s Sore Throat Multi-remedy medicine manufactured by Hyland’s Take as directed
Onset: sudden, often after exposure to cold/dry wind Throat dry, rough, burning, feels constricted Fever Hoarseness Thirsty for cold drinks but painful to swallow Restless, anxious, fearful Better in open air View Remedy	Aconitum napellus (Aconite)
Onset: sudden Dry, painful, burning throat (right side often) Fever with flushed, intensely hot face and cold hands/feet Constant urge to swallow Throat feels constricted/difficult to swallow Swollen glands Thirstless but may crave lemons/lemonade Possible confusion in children with fever Better with warmth, warm applications View Remedy	Belladonna
Non-intense symptoms Sore throat with mild fever Burning pain on swallowing Hoarseness from overuse of voice Very weak, tired Better with cold applications View Remedy	Ferrum phosphoricum
Onset: sudden Very chilly Sensation of sharp stick/splinter in throat Throat feels swollen inside Swallowing may cause pain into ears Perspiration Irritable  Better with warmth, warm applications to throat View Remedy	Hepar Sulphuris Calcareum
Onset: night or waking up Pain starts on left side, spreads to the right Sensation of lump/swelling in throat Pain worse on swallowing, especially hot drinks Urge to swallow a lot Increased saliva Phlegm accumulates in throat Talkative despite pain Does not tolerate tight clothing around neck Better swallowing cold food and drink View Remedy	Lachesis
Sore, raw, burning throat, hurts to swallow Pricking pain on swallowing from throat to: ears, glands or lower jaw Fever Thirsty Urge to swallow a lot/increased saliva/drooling Tongue coated yellow Swollen glands Alternates between being hot and cold Perspiration and breath smell bad Metallic taste in mouth Worse at night View Remedy	Mercurius iodatus flavus Starts on right side Mercurius solubilis(vivus) If unclear where pain started Mercurius iodatus ruber  Starts on left side
Burning, raw throat Throat feels rough, narrow and hot  Throat is dark red or bluish in color Sensation of lump in throat Shooting pain into ears when swallowing Pain at back of tongue Constant urge to swallow (even though it hurts) Achey and feverish Swollen glands  Cannot swallow hot food or drink View Remedy	Phytolacca
Throat swollen, hurts even when not swallowing Dry with burning, stinging pain Dry mouth, lack of thirst Feels like fishbone stuck in throat Hoarse in mornings Does not want anything around neck Sore throat due to allergy Irritable Worse with warmth, swallowing solids View Remedy	Apis mellifica
Right sided often, or starts on right side Sensation of lump in throat Throat feels raw Recurrent sore throat Dry throat Pockets of hard pus in tonsils May be pain into ears Lingering smell of bad breath Better with warmth around neck, warm drinks View Remedy	Lycopodium
Hurts to swallow Pain may improve with continued swallowing Tickling in throat Swollen feeling inside throat Dry throat Hoarseness – wears off when talking more Restless Better with warm fluids, warmth View Remedy	Rhus toxicodendrum
Post-op sore throat due to laryngeal mask insertion Hoarseness Difficulty speaking Difficulty swallowing   View Remedy	Arnica montana See Tzintzas/Vithoulkas study below** 200C Supervised by professional For healthy patients Take one dose   Repeat up to twice over 36 hours only if needed 6, 12, 30C For patients not in robust health Repeat more frequently if needed

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