What’s the main cause of a sore throat?

Sore throats can sometimes be the cause of illnesses, such as a common cold or from smoking. They can often be relieved with over the counter products and will usually last for a couple of days.

Our pharmacist can recommend ways of relieving the pain and discomfort of a sore throat such as using pain killers like paracetamol, using medicated lozenges or an anaesthetic throat spray.