What to do for a sore throat caused by a heat-induced cold

For sore throat caused by a heat-type cold, treatment can be carried out under a doctor's guidance using anti-cold medications. Commonly used drugs include Sangju Cold Granules and Lianhua Qingwen Capsules. If the infection is bacterial, antibiotics such as cefalexin or azithromycin may be prescribed in combination. Additionally, traditional Chinese herbs with properties that relieve exterior symptoms and soothe the throat—such as forsythia, mint, and platycodon—can be steeped in hot water and consumed as a tea.