Cookiebaker told you part II of the remedy...BUT, you have to do part I, first! Gargle with warm salt water...just use table salt...and warm tap water. Use about one tablespoon in 6 oz of water..and gargle 5-6 times with it. Do it every hour or so....it works! And, as others have said, lots of fluid...(and, I remember this from a kid, and was reminded of it the other day...but, spit alot....don't swallow the sickie germs...gross, eh? I don't know it that makes a difference or not.)