You can use honeysuckle or dandelion in water to clear heat and detoxify a sore throat. But first of all, you need to visit the otolaryngology department of a regular hospital to determine the cause of the sore throat and use targeted medication. If the acute inflammation of the throat, such as acute tonsillitis, acute laryngitis, etc., if the bacterial infection is caused by the use of cephalosporin anti-inflammatory drugs can be taken orally, if accompanied by pus need to be combined with metronidazole infusion treatment, if caused by high fever, you can use antipyretic drugs as appropriate, use light salt water to gargle diligently to relieve symptoms. If it is caused by a viral infection, it is usually self-healing and can be treated with antiviral drugs such as acyclovir or ganciclovir. In the case of acute epiglottitis, in addition to antibiotics, symptomatic hormonal medications should be used to prevent dyspnea caused by swelling of the epiglottis. Do not drink alcohol or smoke during the treatment period, and pay attention to a light diet.