Avoid talking loudly. Rest to relieve sore throat and hoarseness.
Drink warm water.
Take a soft, light diet. Avoid hot, spicy, or coarse textured food.
If there is a loss of appetite, try pudding, jelly, or ice cream, food that are cool and easy to swallow, for some calorie boost. However, cold or sweet food should be avoided in the case of cough induced sore throat.
Practice good oral hygiene after eating.
Take medicine as prescribed, and follow up as scheduled.
If there is persistent high fever despite fever medication or inability to swallow saliva with drooling, return to the hospital as soon as possible.