Symptoms, Causes, And Treatment Of A Sore Throat

4. Treating Viral Infections

Viral infections usually do not require medical treatment as symptoms tend to get better on their own within five to seven days. During this time, over-the-counter medications such as acetaminophen are available to treat pain and fever. Be cautious if giving aspirin to teenagers or children as aspirin has been linked to Reye’s syndrome, which is a rare but life-threatening condition that causes brain swelling, liver damage, and confusion. Aspirin should never be given to children who are recovering from the flu or chickenpox.