I must warn you: this article might sound like your grandmother wrote it. Well, your Chinese grandmother. There are many causes of sore throats: bacteria, viruses, allergies, or just general bad health. Sometimes, with rest, vitamins, and other nutritional supplements, the sore throat goes away. Other times, it turns into a cold or flu. A doctor might be needed if:
lymph nodes on the front of your neck feel sore or swollen
fever is above 102
a rash appears
you don’t get well after a few days, or feel very sick.
For adults, there are a few natural vitamin nutritional supplements that can sometimes effectively treat a sore throat, as well as a few common sense health tips.