We all like to drink hot beverages when we have a cold or cough. A hot cup of tea can relieve a sore throat. Here is an herbal tea recipe that can be beneficial for sore throats, colds, and coughs.

But there are specific kinds that are best: “Cough medicines that contain guaifenesin and dextromethorphan should be okay for a short time,” says Meleen Chuang, MD, the chief of obstetrics and ...