Hello, my name is Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi . I understand your concern. Some advices that I can give to you are : -Gargle with warm salt water to help reduce swelling and relieve discomfort.If you have postnasal drip, gargle often to prevent more throat irritation. -Prevent dehydration. Fluids may help thin secretions and soothe an irritated throat. Hot fluids, such as tea or soup, may help decrease throat irritation. -Use a vaporizer or humidifier in your bedroom. Warm or cool mist may help you feel more comfortable by soothing the swollen air passages. -Do not smoke or use other tobacco products and avoid secondhand smoke. -Use throat lozenges.Throat sprays have medicine (local anesthetic) that numbs the throat to soothe pain. -Hard candy may also help. -Use a decongestant or a steroid nasal spray for stuffy nose.These medicines make breathing easier by shrinking swollen mucous membranes in the nose, allowing air to pass through. They also help relieve a runny nose and postnasal drip. Hope my answer was helpful, if you have any other questions I ll be glad to help, thanks!