Why Do Sore Throats Get Worse at Night?

A sore throat at night can prevent you from getting a good night’s sleep and leave you feeling exhausted the next day. Luckily, most sore throats go away within a week without medical treatment. And while the condition lasts, there are plenty of over-the-counter (OTC) and home remedies to try that can reduce your discomfort and help you sleep.

Why Do Sore Throats Get Worse at Night?   

Apart from a cold, the flu, or strep throat (all common causes of a sore throa), postnasal drip can also be a reason why a sore throat gets worse at night. When a person is lying down, postnasal drip increases and this excess mucus in the throat can make a sore throat worse. At night you may also be exposed to certain allergens which may worsen postnasal drip and sore throat. Dry air in the bedroom, allergies to indoor air pollution, or smoking can also contribute to a night-time sore throat.

Sore Throat Medicine

SORE THROAT TREATMENT

Over-The-Counter Sore Throat Medicine

Most of the best sore throat medicines will treat multiple symptoms. When choosing an OTC medication, make a list of what symptoms you have in addition to a sore throat so you can get the relief you need.

Sore throat medicine come in:

·         Pills, Capsules, and Tablets

·         Medicated Drops

·         Sore Throat Sprays

·         Lozenges

·         Multi-Symptom Relief Liquids and LiquiCaps

·         Syrup

·         Powder packets

Top Picks Sore Throat Relief

·         Best Sore Throat Relieving Tablets: Extra Strength Tylenol Complete Cold, Cough & Flu Tablets (Daytime and Nighttime)

·         Best Medicine for Sore Throat and Cough for Children: Children’s Tylenol – Cold + Cough + Sore Throat

·         Best Sore Throat Relieving Syrup: Robitussin Maximum Strength: Severe Multi-Symptom Cough Cold + Flu

Home Remedies

There are a variety of simple sore throat remedies at home to relieve symptoms. Try these easy home remedies to relieve your sore throat fast.

·         Lemon, Honey, and Ginger Tea

·         Put a warm compress on your neck

·         Eat frozen food items such as popsicles to numb the throat

·         Saltwater gargle

·         Drink herbal tea

·         Baking soda gargle

·         Apple cider vinegar with hot water

·         Add extra garlic to your food

Pearl Chemist Group has a full inventory and selection of over-the-counter medications available to treat sore throat pain. Visit us or shop online or in-store for the best selection of treatments to soothe your sore throat fast.

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