Avoid these sore throat remedies and try these 4 things instead

Avoid these sore throat remedies and try these 4 things instead View 2 Images

At this time of year, sore throats are incredibly common. However, experts are urging people to avoid two popular remedies, warning they may simply be pointless. Consumer group Which? reports that some products marketed towards these very issues “aren’t always necessary.”

Their warning comes after they spoke to Professor Nirmal Kumar, a consultant ENT (ear, nose, and throat) surgeon and former president of ENT UK. They found that simple home remedies can be just as effective, with the professor saying: "You don’t need to buy expensive treatments when a few straightforward home remedies can help ease the symptoms.”

Many people reach for lozenges, which are readily available almost everywhere, but experts sa