My son has a sore throat for the last one month. I had taken him to the doctor but he says he is fine. Can you suggest me of some home treatments?

Allergies, dry air, and outdoor pollution, as well as illnesses like the common cold, flu, measles, chickenpox, mononucleosis (mono), and the croup, can all cause sore throats. These illnesses are all viral infections that will not respond to antibiotics. Bacterial infections are responsible for only a small percentage of sore throats, including those linked with strep throat, whooping cough, and diphtheria. A doctor is required when there is severe sore throat accompanied by a fever, or when swollen tonsils block the throat. Licorice root has long been used to treat sore throats, and recent research shows it is effective when mixed with water to create a gargle solution. Honey mixed in tea or simply taken straight up has long been a home remedy for sore throat. Scientific studies have confirmed this natural wonder works. Gargling with warm salt water can help soothe a sore throat and break down secretions. It’s also known to help kill bacteria in the throat.