How to get rid of a sore throat quickly - the best tips and tricks to cure it

A man with soar throat.

There's nothing worse than a sore throat, well, except a hacking cough. Most sore throats, also known as pharyngitis, are caused by minor illnesses like a cold or flu and will go away with time, but there are few things you can try to speed up the process or ease the pain. Whatever the cause is, the first concern of most people is to ease the pain. It's tempting to run to a doctor, but give some of these home remedies a go first. Here are a few tips and tricks to easing a sore throat when you're next suffering.

What causes a sore throat?