A sore throat is a common ailment, especially during the fall and winter seasons. Instead of reaching for medications from the pharmacy, the discomfort can often be alleviated with home remedies.

Most of us will catch the common cold at least eight times this year. These are the home remedies experts swear by.

Among her must-haves are combo she takes “when I’m down bad” and a “more potent nasal decongestant” than DayQuil.