Sore Throat Remedies - Version 1.0 It is a toolbar that will import Sore Throat Home Remedies news. It is important to avoid antibiotics when a sore throat is due to infection with a virus. The antibiotics will not help. Using them to treat viral infections helps strengthen bacteria to become resistant to antibiotics.Most sore throats are soon over. In the meantime, the following remedies may help:Drink warm liquids. Honey or lemon tea is a time-tested remedy.Gargle several times a day with warm salt water (1/2 tsp of salt in 1 cup water).Drink cold liquids or suck on popsicles.Suck on hard candies or throat lozenges to soothe your sore throat. This is often as effective as more expensive remedies. DO NOT use candies or lozenges in young children because of the choking risk.Use a cool-mist vaporizer or humidifier to moisten and soothe a dry and painful throat